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A Plus Hauling
A-OK Hauling
A1 All Gone Hauling
ARS Disposal
ASAP Hauling & Home Improvements
Abba Adam's Apple Hauling
Abba Adams Apple Hauling
Able Skips Hauling
Absolute Hauling Got Trash
Absolute Hauling Lawn Care
Affordable Ben Mr. Reliable
Al's Home Improvement
All St. Charles Junk
Allens Container Service
Allied Waste
American Eagle Waste Industry
Aspen Waste Systems
Beck Disposal Inc
Bob's Disposal Svc
College Hauling
Crown Excel Disposal
Discount Container Services
Divorced Man Hauling
Dumpster Source
Environmental Trash Co.
Environmental Trash Company Inc
Express Hauling
Freeman Hauling
Frontier Hauling
Good Sense Hauling
Hill Hauling
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Friday, March 09, 2012
Friday, April 03, 2009
Burlington Trash Haulers May See Price Increase
With less coming in, waste district proposes 25 percent fee increase
The cost of trash disposal is going up in Burlington, Iowa and possibly in St. Louis County, in large part because people are throwing away less.
Chittenden Solid Waste District is proposing a 25 percent increase in the fee haulers pay for each ton of trash headed for the landfill. The price would rise July 1, from $17.61 a ton to $22.06 a ton.
Each trash hauler will decide whether and how much of the increase to pass along to residential and commercial customers.CSWD’s decision won a quick protest from one hauler, Jeff Myers, president of Myers Containers.
The district estimates the average retail customer would pay $2.50 a year more for trash pickup, if haulers pass along the full increase. A typical business would pay about $33 a year more.
This is the first increase in the regional trash tax since 1993. “For the first time in 16 years, our tonnage has dropped so drastically, we’re going to have to raise the fee,” District General Manager Tom Moreau said.
And why is less trash headed for the landfill? “It’s the recession, there’s no doubt about it,” Moreau said. The district has had some success in recent years in reducing landfill-bound waste, by encouraging recycling. But the sudden drop in landfill tonnage in recent months isn’t the result of more recycling; it’s a byproduct of less business activity and belt-tightening in local households, he speculated.
Recycling returned big profits until last autumn because used paper, plastic and metal commanded high prices in the commodity markets. The recession dropped the bottom out of those markets, so instead of paying haulers to bring recyclables to the Williston sorting center, the district began charging trucks a drop-off fee. Higher charges for landfill-bound waste will lower those fees from $20 a ton to $10 a ton.
“Our intent is to pass that expense along to our customers — we don’t see any other option,” he said. “It is a cost that needs to be borne by the waste generator.”
The cost of trash disposal is going up in Burlington, Iowa and possibly in St. Louis County, in large part because people are throwing away less.
Chittenden Solid Waste District is proposing a 25 percent increase in the fee haulers pay for each ton of trash headed for the landfill. The price would rise July 1, from $17.61 a ton to $22.06 a ton.
Each trash hauler will decide whether and how much of the increase to pass along to residential and commercial customers.CSWD’s decision won a quick protest from one hauler, Jeff Myers, president of Myers Containers.
The district estimates the average retail customer would pay $2.50 a year more for trash pickup, if haulers pass along the full increase. A typical business would pay about $33 a year more.
This is the first increase in the regional trash tax since 1993. “For the first time in 16 years, our tonnage has dropped so drastically, we’re going to have to raise the fee,” District General Manager Tom Moreau said.
And why is less trash headed for the landfill? “It’s the recession, there’s no doubt about it,” Moreau said. The district has had some success in recent years in reducing landfill-bound waste, by encouraging recycling. But the sudden drop in landfill tonnage in recent months isn’t the result of more recycling; it’s a byproduct of less business activity and belt-tightening in local households, he speculated.
Recycling returned big profits until last autumn because used paper, plastic and metal commanded high prices in the commodity markets. The recession dropped the bottom out of those markets, so instead of paying haulers to bring recyclables to the Williston sorting center, the district began charging trucks a drop-off fee. Higher charges for landfill-bound waste will lower those fees from $20 a ton to $10 a ton.
“Our intent is to pass that expense along to our customers — we don’t see any other option,” he said. “It is a cost that needs to be borne by the waste generator.”
Sunday, February 01, 2009
City balks at trash contract
Charlotte City Council has killed a $29.3 million contract that would have privatized solid-waste services in east Charlotte after an impassioned plea from public workers.
The city had planned to sign a five-year contract with Waste Pro USA of Florida for trash collection, recycling and bulk-item pickup for 45,395 homes. The deal included two possible one-year extensions totaling nearly $13 million.
But council members cancelled the contract after hearing from city workers facing layoffs. More than 30 sanitation workers wearing orange uniforms attended Monday night’s meeting.
Many came with signs asking for mercy.
A Charlotte advisory panel had recommended outsourcing two of four city zones to private companies. Inland Service Corp. of Texas has the contract for west Charlotte through June 2010.
Sort of sounds familiar.
Waste Pro USA was the lowest bidder for the service that was set to begin July 1.
But several council members felt the savings from hiring Waste Pro wasn’t enough to warrant layoffs for 46 city workers, especially since most of the savings came from the sale of sanitation trucks.
The Waste Pro contract was estimated to save the city $242,139 over five years, plus the one-time gain of $461,135 expected from the sale of equipment.
City Manager Curt Walton said there were no assurance that Waste Pro would hire the city workers who lost their jobs.
The city had planned to sign a five-year contract with Waste Pro USA of Florida for trash collection, recycling and bulk-item pickup for 45,395 homes. The deal included two possible one-year extensions totaling nearly $13 million.
But council members cancelled the contract after hearing from city workers facing layoffs. More than 30 sanitation workers wearing orange uniforms attended Monday night’s meeting.
Many came with signs asking for mercy.
A Charlotte advisory panel had recommended outsourcing two of four city zones to private companies. Inland Service Corp. of Texas has the contract for west Charlotte through June 2010.
Sort of sounds familiar.
Waste Pro USA was the lowest bidder for the service that was set to begin July 1.
But several council members felt the savings from hiring Waste Pro wasn’t enough to warrant layoffs for 46 city workers, especially since most of the savings came from the sale of sanitation trucks.
The Waste Pro contract was estimated to save the city $242,139 over five years, plus the one-time gain of $461,135 expected from the sale of equipment.
City Manager Curt Walton said there were no assurance that Waste Pro would hire the city workers who lost their jobs.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
County Moves Forward With Trash Program in Spite of Unenforcement
In spite of the admittance the regulation is unenforceable, County officials have instructed their designated haulers to continue billing residents for trash services. This puts residents in a very peculiar situation.
Since the regulation is not enforceable, a homeowner can change to another hauler of their choice. At the same time, the designated hauler will continue to invoice the homeowner - thus they will be paying twice.
If the county cannot enforce the regulation, the trash haulers certainly cannot. This places the designated haulers in a sticky position of trying to collect money from residents who did not order their service for a regulation that is not enforceable. Does this make sense?
Here's one resident's experience:
"Today, October 1, 2008, a call was made to the County telephone number given on the website at 615-4285 (615-HAUL) where you can get answers to your questions about the trash program. The question asked was, "Is it true that I can chose a trash hauler even if I am in an assigned trash district ?"
The first answer was that this is still a legal question. When further questioned, the employee said, "Yes, you can pick another trash hauler, but you will also have to pay the trash hauler that was selected by St. Louis County." When asked what law or ordinance allows his, the answer was that this is what we were instructed to tell you.
How is this fair Mr. Dooley? Or even legal?"
Since the regulation is not enforceable, a homeowner can change to another hauler of their choice. At the same time, the designated hauler will continue to invoice the homeowner - thus they will be paying twice.
If the county cannot enforce the regulation, the trash haulers certainly cannot. This places the designated haulers in a sticky position of trying to collect money from residents who did not order their service for a regulation that is not enforceable. Does this make sense?
Here's one resident's experience:
"Today, October 1, 2008, a call was made to the County telephone number given on the website at 615-4285 (615-HAUL) where you can get answers to your questions about the trash program. The question asked was, "Is it true that I can chose a trash hauler even if I am in an assigned trash district ?"
The first answer was that this is still a legal question. When further questioned, the employee said, "Yes, you can pick another trash hauler, but you will also have to pay the trash hauler that was selected by St. Louis County." When asked what law or ordinance allows his, the answer was that this is what we were instructed to tell you.
How is this fair Mr. Dooley? Or even legal?"
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
St. L County Trash Program - Questions – Answers; Updated March 5, 2008
March 5, 2008
1. What will the trash program cost homeowners on a monthly basis?
A - The cost is unknown at this time. Bids will be taken between February and May 2008 and will not be announced until late spring or summer 2008.
2. How often will the trash service be reviewed and placed for re-bidding after the initial contract?
A - The contract will be for a minimum of 3 years with the hauler having the option of extending the contract for another two years.
3. Could the costs vary between one trash district and another?
A - Yes.
4. Who is going to bill residents for the trash service?
A - Haulers will directly bill and collect fees from residents.
5. Who will be responsible to enforce use of the trash service should a homeowner choose to select a different trash company?
A - Haulers are required to report residents by giving the county a list of all who have subscribed to the service. They are to assist in finding non-subscribers and require subscription to the service via notification, then citation, then prosecution.
6. If an unapproved trash carrier picks up trash, what type of penalties will be assessed to the trash company and homeowner? And by Whom?
A - If the homeowner does not participate in the program, the county will take legal action to enforce to include fines, fees, court and even jail.
7. If a subdivision chooses to opt-out of the county’s program, who is responsible to enforce use of the chosen trash hauler?
A - The subdivision trustees will be responsible to enforce use of the approved trash hauler.
(County representative statement)
8. Do I have to pay for recycling even if I don’t use it?
A - Yes. All haulers must include recycling pickup in their basic or minimum service package to each customer. Each customer can then take advantage of it if they wish. The County is demanding that all haulers start billing their customers for recycling service as of April 1 regardless if the service is used or not.
9. If a subdivision opts-out of the trash program, can their residents continue to use their current trash haulers providing they meet the County minimum standards?
A - Yes, if approved by their subdivision trustees. The County would prefer a subdivision choose a single hauler to reduce truck traffic but if they have chosen to opt-out of a trash district, we assume they want to make their own decision - whether to contract with a single hauler of their own choosing or let each household choose a hauler for themselves.
10. Can a subdivision select its own trash service and use this on a permanent basis?
A - Yes per call to county on 12/6/07.
11. What procedures should a subdivision use to opt out?
A - From November 2007 to February 1, 2008, residential neighborhoods with an active form of self-governance – a board of trustees, directors, condominium association, etc. that are governed by indentures – can remove themselves from the trash district program. If you did not apply by the February 1, 2008 date, you’re too late.
12. What methods will be used to force a homeowner to use a particular company?
A - If the homeowner does not participate in the program, the county will take legal action to enforce to include fines, fees, court and even jail. Trash haulers will assist by policing and reporting non-participants to the county.
13. What safeguards has the County put in place to protect the small haulers?
A - None.
14. Will all the documentation for the bids received be open for public inspection? A - There will be a public bid opening at which time the bids will be read aloud. A bid tabulation will be posted on the County Procurement Division's website within a few days of the bid opening. In accordance with the Open Records law, the County will copy or provide for inspection all bid documents. If appropriate, the County may require authorized copying charges.
15. Who will be on the bid review committee?
A - County Council will have the final review, based upon a recommendation from the Director of the Procurement as to the lowest responsive bidder.
16. Will someone be able to override their decision?
A - I have confirmed with our County Counselor's office that County Council award is final within County government. (Toreen Parker, CPPB, Procurement Contract Administrator, St. Louis County, 1/31/08)
17. Who will collect and review customer service complaints?
The department responsible is:
Neighborhood Services Manager
Attn: Solid Waste Districting Program
St. Louis County Public Works Dept., 6th Fl
121 S. Meramec Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
Tel: 314-615-4285
Fax: 314-615-8906
18. Will there be any grounds to “fire” a hauler during the contract for too high a level of complaints? Who will decide what levels are “too high?”
A - If St. Louis County determines that a hauler is violating the terms of its bid/contract, the hauler will be given an opportunity to correct its service delivery. If it fails to do so, enhanced action can and will be taken
to ensure that it does.
19. If a customer gets fed up with the poor service received and stops paying the contract hauler and brings in another hauler to serve them, will anyone take action against them?
A - Yes, the county will take legal action to enforce to include fines, fees, court and even jail.
20. - How much money is St. Louis County anticipate spending to implement this program?
A - County officials reduced to about $178,000 the budget to administer the trash collection districts in the unincorporated areas from $400,000.
21. Who will provide the recycling carts and who will pay for them?
A - The county is currently seeking bids for the carts as of 11-14-07 per Sheryl Hodges, St. L County. The containers are being provided from user fees collected by the county at landfills and transfer stations. These user fees are actually consumer fees built into pricing. The County expects to deliver approximately 104,000 carts at a cost of around $40 each. Residents will be responsible for replacing stolen or damaged containers.
22. Situation - A subdivision chooses to opt-out of the county’s trash program. The subdivision selects a trash hauler, but one resident of their subdivision does not use any trash service at all since he transports his trash to his business location to dispose of it in the business dumpster. Is this person obligated to pay for trash services in his subdivision that he is not using?
A - Yes he is obligated to pay for trash service at his house even though he may pay for it at another location. (Info provided by Joe Hunt, St. Louis County, 1/31/08)
23. Situation. A subdivision chooses to opt-out of the country’s trash program. The subdivision selects a trash hauler but one or more resident does not wish to use their designated hauler and contracts with another hauler to pick up their trash. Who is responsible to have those residents use the designated hauler?
A - Saint Louis County is not responsible. The trustees might be responsible if the indentures/restrictions or bylaws give them authority to enforce. (Info provided by Joe Hunt, St. Louis County, 1/31/08)
24. How will replacement of stolen and damaged carts be handled? Who will be responsible for replacement?
A. The cart distribution program was designed as a onetime stimulus for recycling and was not intended to continue after the initial distribution. There is no provision to replace lost or stolen carts or damaged carts that are not due to manufacturer’s defects. The contract with the cart manufacturer comes with a one year parts and service warranty. After that it would be up to the resident to maintain and/or replace the cart.
25. Situation. A resident belongs to his labor union at work and prefers to support other union workers. He prefers to do business with a union trash hauler. Does this person have any options?
A - No. Using their standard procurement process, the County does not specify union or non-union requirements in the bid package. As a note, out of hundreds of phone calls, the County has not received other citizen questions on this topic. The individual will have to do business with the trash company selected by the County.
25. Who is the County representative that can provide answers to the above questions?
A - The department responsible is:
Neighborhood Services Manager
Attn: Solid Waste Districting Program
St. Louis County Public Works Dept., 6th Fl
121 S. Meramec Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
Tel: 314-615-4285
Fax: 314-615-8906
Note: The answers to these questions have been obtained from various county officials either via phone, in writing, e-mail or at various meetings. If you feel any of the answers provided are incorrect, please contact us and we will verify the information. This list is updated immediately as required. Please send any corrections to:
subtrustees@swbell.net
or mail to: Subdivision Trustees, P. O. Box 510047, St. Louis, MO 63151
1. What will the trash program cost homeowners on a monthly basis?
A - The cost is unknown at this time. Bids will be taken between February and May 2008 and will not be announced until late spring or summer 2008.
2. How often will the trash service be reviewed and placed for re-bidding after the initial contract?
A - The contract will be for a minimum of 3 years with the hauler having the option of extending the contract for another two years.
3. Could the costs vary between one trash district and another?
A - Yes.
4. Who is going to bill residents for the trash service?
A - Haulers will directly bill and collect fees from residents.
5. Who will be responsible to enforce use of the trash service should a homeowner choose to select a different trash company?
A - Haulers are required to report residents by giving the county a list of all who have subscribed to the service. They are to assist in finding non-subscribers and require subscription to the service via notification, then citation, then prosecution.
6. If an unapproved trash carrier picks up trash, what type of penalties will be assessed to the trash company and homeowner? And by Whom?
A - If the homeowner does not participate in the program, the county will take legal action to enforce to include fines, fees, court and even jail.
7. If a subdivision chooses to opt-out of the county’s program, who is responsible to enforce use of the chosen trash hauler?
A - The subdivision trustees will be responsible to enforce use of the approved trash hauler.
(County representative statement)
8. Do I have to pay for recycling even if I don’t use it?
A - Yes. All haulers must include recycling pickup in their basic or minimum service package to each customer. Each customer can then take advantage of it if they wish. The County is demanding that all haulers start billing their customers for recycling service as of April 1 regardless if the service is used or not.
9. If a subdivision opts-out of the trash program, can their residents continue to use their current trash haulers providing they meet the County minimum standards?
A - Yes, if approved by their subdivision trustees. The County would prefer a subdivision choose a single hauler to reduce truck traffic but if they have chosen to opt-out of a trash district, we assume they want to make their own decision - whether to contract with a single hauler of their own choosing or let each household choose a hauler for themselves.
10. Can a subdivision select its own trash service and use this on a permanent basis?
A - Yes per call to county on 12/6/07.
11. What procedures should a subdivision use to opt out?
A - From November 2007 to February 1, 2008, residential neighborhoods with an active form of self-governance – a board of trustees, directors, condominium association, etc. that are governed by indentures – can remove themselves from the trash district program. If you did not apply by the February 1, 2008 date, you’re too late.
12. What methods will be used to force a homeowner to use a particular company?
A - If the homeowner does not participate in the program, the county will take legal action to enforce to include fines, fees, court and even jail. Trash haulers will assist by policing and reporting non-participants to the county.
13. What safeguards has the County put in place to protect the small haulers?
A - None.
14. Will all the documentation for the bids received be open for public inspection? A - There will be a public bid opening at which time the bids will be read aloud. A bid tabulation will be posted on the County Procurement Division's website within a few days of the bid opening. In accordance with the Open Records law, the County will copy or provide for inspection all bid documents. If appropriate, the County may require authorized copying charges.
15. Who will be on the bid review committee?
A - County Council will have the final review, based upon a recommendation from the Director of the Procurement as to the lowest responsive bidder.
16. Will someone be able to override their decision?
A - I have confirmed with our County Counselor's office that County Council award is final within County government. (Toreen Parker, CPPB, Procurement Contract Administrator, St. Louis County, 1/31/08)
17. Who will collect and review customer service complaints?
The department responsible is:
Neighborhood Services Manager
Attn: Solid Waste Districting Program
St. Louis County Public Works Dept., 6th Fl
121 S. Meramec Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
Tel: 314-615-4285
Fax: 314-615-8906
18. Will there be any grounds to “fire” a hauler during the contract for too high a level of complaints? Who will decide what levels are “too high?”
A - If St. Louis County determines that a hauler is violating the terms of its bid/contract, the hauler will be given an opportunity to correct its service delivery. If it fails to do so, enhanced action can and will be taken
to ensure that it does.
19. If a customer gets fed up with the poor service received and stops paying the contract hauler and brings in another hauler to serve them, will anyone take action against them?
A - Yes, the county will take legal action to enforce to include fines, fees, court and even jail.
20. - How much money is St. Louis County anticipate spending to implement this program?
A - County officials reduced to about $178,000 the budget to administer the trash collection districts in the unincorporated areas from $400,000.
21. Who will provide the recycling carts and who will pay for them?
A - The county is currently seeking bids for the carts as of 11-14-07 per Sheryl Hodges, St. L County. The containers are being provided from user fees collected by the county at landfills and transfer stations. These user fees are actually consumer fees built into pricing. The County expects to deliver approximately 104,000 carts at a cost of around $40 each. Residents will be responsible for replacing stolen or damaged containers.
22. Situation - A subdivision chooses to opt-out of the county’s trash program. The subdivision selects a trash hauler, but one resident of their subdivision does not use any trash service at all since he transports his trash to his business location to dispose of it in the business dumpster. Is this person obligated to pay for trash services in his subdivision that he is not using?
A - Yes he is obligated to pay for trash service at his house even though he may pay for it at another location. (Info provided by Joe Hunt, St. Louis County, 1/31/08)
23. Situation. A subdivision chooses to opt-out of the country’s trash program. The subdivision selects a trash hauler but one or more resident does not wish to use their designated hauler and contracts with another hauler to pick up their trash. Who is responsible to have those residents use the designated hauler?
A - Saint Louis County is not responsible. The trustees might be responsible if the indentures/restrictions or bylaws give them authority to enforce. (Info provided by Joe Hunt, St. Louis County, 1/31/08)
24. How will replacement of stolen and damaged carts be handled? Who will be responsible for replacement?
A. The cart distribution program was designed as a onetime stimulus for recycling and was not intended to continue after the initial distribution. There is no provision to replace lost or stolen carts or damaged carts that are not due to manufacturer’s defects. The contract with the cart manufacturer comes with a one year parts and service warranty. After that it would be up to the resident to maintain and/or replace the cart.
25. Situation. A resident belongs to his labor union at work and prefers to support other union workers. He prefers to do business with a union trash hauler. Does this person have any options?
A - No. Using their standard procurement process, the County does not specify union or non-union requirements in the bid package. As a note, out of hundreds of phone calls, the County has not received other citizen questions on this topic. The individual will have to do business with the trash company selected by the County.
25. Who is the County representative that can provide answers to the above questions?
A - The department responsible is:
Neighborhood Services Manager
Attn: Solid Waste Districting Program
St. Louis County Public Works Dept., 6th Fl
121 S. Meramec Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
Tel: 314-615-4285
Fax: 314-615-8906
Note: The answers to these questions have been obtained from various county officials either via phone, in writing, e-mail or at various meetings. If you feel any of the answers provided are incorrect, please contact us and we will verify the information. This list is updated immediately as required. Please send any corrections to:
subtrustees@swbell.net
or mail to: Subdivision Trustees, P. O. Box 510047, St. Louis, MO 63151
Good Use of Trash Containers
Monday, March 03, 2008
A Reader Writes: TACKLING A TRASH PROBLEM
"I continue to be amazed at the passion displayed against the proposed trash districting plan for unincorporated St. Louis County. I received my trash invoice this week from one of the major haulers. It was for $111 for three months of service.
This includes once-a-week pickup, yard waste pickup and the infamous fuel surcharge of $16. The bill included an insert notifying me of an increase in the fuel surcharge and said that payment of current invoice constitutes acceptance of the increase. These charges are out of control. The county's plan is a way of tackling this problem.
Those people who are against this plan should redirect their passion to something more worthwhile."
. . . . Steve Sills/ South St. Louis County"
This includes once-a-week pickup, yard waste pickup and the infamous fuel surcharge of $16. The bill included an insert notifying me of an increase in the fuel surcharge and said that payment of current invoice constitutes acceptance of the increase. These charges are out of control. The county's plan is a way of tackling this problem.
Those people who are against this plan should redirect their passion to something more worthwhile."
. . . . Steve Sills/ South St. Louis County"
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Some Subdivisions That Opted Out of Trash Programs Say They Can’t Loose
At least one subdivision in South County and one in North County recently negotiated trash hauling prices with their hauler at prices that may be hard to beat. Both subdivisions opted out of the County’s trash program to allow their residents to select their own hauler. The cost for the basic once-a-week trash pickup ranged from $12 for one subdivision to $15 for the other. (Note: they also have charges for recycling, yard waste and fuel/environment)
In both instances, the hauler agreed to match the price of the County’s selected hauler thus making this a win-win situation for both residents and hauler. It appears the subdivisions have negated the County’s mandate that the County select their trash company. Hello!
The good news is the residents will have a recycling program at their front door and rates that are guaranteed to be equal to or lower than the County’s.
The bad news is 1) they have to pay for recycling whether they use it or not; 2) they will have a third truck coming into their subdivision (one for trash, one for yard waste and one for recyclables); 3) taxpayers are paying for a trash program that does not benefit ALL residents of the county.
Haulers agree the unrest among county citizens would be put to rest if residents had the choice of selecting their own trash haulers. The way to accomplish this is to do away with trash districts and let the market and competition determine the rates.
In both instances, the hauler agreed to match the price of the County’s selected hauler thus making this a win-win situation for both residents and hauler. It appears the subdivisions have negated the County’s mandate that the County select their trash company. Hello!
The good news is the residents will have a recycling program at their front door and rates that are guaranteed to be equal to or lower than the County’s.
The bad news is 1) they have to pay for recycling whether they use it or not; 2) they will have a third truck coming into their subdivision (one for trash, one for yard waste and one for recyclables); 3) taxpayers are paying for a trash program that does not benefit ALL residents of the county.
Haulers agree the unrest among county citizens would be put to rest if residents had the choice of selecting their own trash haulers. The way to accomplish this is to do away with trash districts and let the market and competition determine the rates.
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Saturday, March 01, 2008
Are Trash Haulers in Favor of the New County Trash Regs?
Trash haulers are being faced with both good news and bad. The good news is the recycling program will produce huge profits for haulers – at least in the near term. Tens of thousands of county residents have been recycling through churches and other organizations for many years. Many of these will continue support of these organizations, however, they will soon be billed by trash haulers for recycling services they are not using.
Whether they will pay for services not used remains to be seen.
The county is now seeking bids from haulers for the eight designated trash districts in the county. Information has been sent to approximately 22 trash haulers. The bad news is that not all 22 will be allowed to do business in the designated trash districts. Many may be forced out of business.
As an extreme example, one hauler could conceivably be selected to serve all eight districts leaving 21 others hanging their heads. County officials say this will not happen, but there is no guarantee. If the county selected a different hauler for the eight districts, there still remains 14 others left out to dry.
Some of those not selected will serve subdivisions that opted out of the county’s program. How long they can survive in a limited market is questionable.
Some subdivisions that have opted out are guaranteed their costs will be equal to or lower than those offered by the County. Some trash haulers have offered to meet the county’s costs. Garry Earls, Chief Operating Officer for the County, has been touting that the County’s costs will be lower. This statement does not apply to all, but only those residents not in a subdivision.
Whether they will pay for services not used remains to be seen.
The county is now seeking bids from haulers for the eight designated trash districts in the county. Information has been sent to approximately 22 trash haulers. The bad news is that not all 22 will be allowed to do business in the designated trash districts. Many may be forced out of business.
As an extreme example, one hauler could conceivably be selected to serve all eight districts leaving 21 others hanging their heads. County officials say this will not happen, but there is no guarantee. If the county selected a different hauler for the eight districts, there still remains 14 others left out to dry.
Some of those not selected will serve subdivisions that opted out of the county’s program. How long they can survive in a limited market is questionable.
Some subdivisions that have opted out are guaranteed their costs will be equal to or lower than those offered by the County. Some trash haulers have offered to meet the county’s costs. Garry Earls, Chief Operating Officer for the County, has been touting that the County’s costs will be lower. This statement does not apply to all, but only those residents not in a subdivision.
St. Louis County Places Trash Contract Out for Bid
Officials of St. Louis County announced the bidding process with trash haulers to provide service in a collection district in North and West County. The bids will be opened on March 20 with trash services to begin July 1.
The County has been divided into eight trash districts. The pilot district includes areas of Maryland Heights, Overland, Creve Coeur, Chesterfield, and the West Overland area. The
district includes several small areas to include Elmwood Park and Carsonville.
The county recently sent bid packages to 23 haulers and three trade groups.
The hauler must collect trash and recyclables once a week and bulky waste twice a year. Optional services must include a second trash pickup a week, and collection of yard wastes, appliances and additional bulky items.
The county said it will award the contract to “the lowest responsible bidder.” Haulers must specify a price for regular and optional services. Haulers must offer a 10 percent discount on regular service to senior citizens over age 65.
The County has been divided into eight trash districts. The pilot district includes areas of Maryland Heights, Overland, Creve Coeur, Chesterfield, and the West Overland area. The
district includes several small areas to include Elmwood Park and Carsonville.The county recently sent bid packages to 23 haulers and three trade groups.
The hauler must collect trash and recyclables once a week and bulky waste twice a year. Optional services must include a second trash pickup a week, and collection of yard wastes, appliances and additional bulky items.
The county said it will award the contract to “the lowest responsible bidder.” Haulers must specify a price for regular and optional services. Haulers must offer a 10 percent discount on regular service to senior citizens over age 65.
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Trash-pickup costs to soar in Palm Beach County
Hundreds of thousands of county homeowners in Palm Beach County, FL will see their garbage, recycling and debris collection rates rise considerably starting Oct. 1, 2008.
In northeastern Palm Beach County, those rates will more than double, from $129 to $293 a year for most single-family homeowners north of Northlake Boulevard and from $123 to $345 for the easternmost portions south of Northlake.
The new rates cover only residents living in unincorporated areas. Those living in condominiums will also see rate increases, but will pay less for waste collection.
The increases come after the Solid Waste Authority, as it does every five years, accepted bids from private waste haulers to pick up trash.
On Wednesday, county commissioners, acting as the authority's board, approved contracts with four companies to perform the work across 11 service areas dividing the county. The companies they chose were Waste Management, Republic Services, Veolia Environment and Waste Pro.
The rates are based on what the private haulers charge. "The numbers at the end of the day are out of our control," he said.
Last year, Archambo warned that rate increases were very likely as private companies dealt with higher fuel, employee and equipment costs. Fewer companies do such business these days, he added.
In northeastern Palm Beach County, those rates will more than double, from $129 to $293 a year for most single-family homeowners north of Northlake Boulevard and from $123 to $345 for the easternmost portions south of Northlake.
The new rates cover only residents living in unincorporated areas. Those living in condominiums will also see rate increases, but will pay less for waste collection.
The increases come after the Solid Waste Authority, as it does every five years, accepted bids from private waste haulers to pick up trash.
On Wednesday, county commissioners, acting as the authority's board, approved contracts with four companies to perform the work across 11 service areas dividing the county. The companies they chose were Waste Management, Republic Services, Veolia Environment and Waste Pro.
The rates are based on what the private haulers charge. "The numbers at the end of the day are out of our control," he said.
Last year, Archambo warned that rate increases were very likely as private companies dealt with higher fuel, employee and equipment costs. Fewer companies do such business these days, he added.
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Saturday, December 29, 2007
Trash trucks might start rolling earlier in the morning
St. Louis County government is asking St. Ann, as well as all other municipalities, to allow commercial vehicles such as garbage trucks to operate on city streets earlier in the morning.
The aim is to have the vehicles off the main roads during peak travel hours.Garry Earls, the county's chief operating officer and head of the Department of Highways and Traffic, has asked mayors throughout the county to review ordinances governing commercial vehicles' hours of operation.
"That's all part and parcel of our traffic-mitigation efforts," said David Wrone, spokesman for the agency. "It's not going to behoove anyone to have trash trucks and delivery trucks on the roads during peak hours."
County traffic engineers estimate that secondary roads such as Midland Avenue could see as much as a 20-percent increase in traffic after Jan. 2 when a portion of Highway 40 is shut down. The volume on larger highways such as Page Avenue and St. Charles Rock Road is expected to increase significantly, as vehicles that usually use Highway 40 are forced to find alternate east-west routes.
But because cities were notified as late as they were by Earls, any easing of the ordinances might not take place as quickly as county officials would like. Wrone acknowledged that local governments might be reluctant to ease such restrictions, especially when it comes to the trash-collection vehicles.
"This is a politically sensitive issue," he said. "Residents do not want to be awakened at 4:30 in the morning."
The aim is to have the vehicles off the main roads during peak travel hours.Garry Earls, the county's chief operating officer and head of the Department of Highways and Traffic, has asked mayors throughout the county to review ordinances governing commercial vehicles' hours of operation.
"That's all part and parcel of our traffic-mitigation efforts," said David Wrone, spokesman for the agency. "It's not going to behoove anyone to have trash trucks and delivery trucks on the roads during peak hours."
County traffic engineers estimate that secondary roads such as Midland Avenue could see as much as a 20-percent increase in traffic after Jan. 2 when a portion of Highway 40 is shut down. The volume on larger highways such as Page Avenue and St. Charles Rock Road is expected to increase significantly, as vehicles that usually use Highway 40 are forced to find alternate east-west routes.
But because cities were notified as late as they were by Earls, any easing of the ordinances might not take place as quickly as county officials would like. Wrone acknowledged that local governments might be reluctant to ease such restrictions, especially when it comes to the trash-collection vehicles.
"This is a politically sensitive issue," he said. "Residents do not want to be awakened at 4:30 in the morning."
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Subdivision Looking For Answers Asks for Your Help
We received an e-mail from a subdivision and we responded with our thoughts and input received from other subdivisions . . . but we would like to get more input. If you would, please cut and paste the following questions into a new email and send it to us along with your subdivision’s input to: subtrustees@swbell.net.
1. Can you furnish us with a sample of any letters you sent to your residents explaining the trash program and asking homeowners if they wish to opt-out? (If you have a letter you can share, please send us a copy)
2. How do you certify that the haulers serving your subdivision offer at least once per week pick-up, once per week recycling pick-up and twice per year bulky waste pick-up?
3. Did you call your trash carrier to certify their services or did you get it in writing?
4. Is or did your subdivision use a simple majority vote to opt out?
We’re setting up a list of subdivisions who have chosen to opt-out along with those who are opting in. Please drop us a note and let us know which direction your subdivision of going. Send to: subtrustees@swbell.net.
1. Can you furnish us with a sample of any letters you sent to your residents explaining the trash program and asking homeowners if they wish to opt-out? (If you have a letter you can share, please send us a copy)
2. How do you certify that the haulers serving your subdivision offer at least once per week pick-up, once per week recycling pick-up and twice per year bulky waste pick-up?
3. Did you call your trash carrier to certify their services or did you get it in writing?
4. Is or did your subdivision use a simple majority vote to opt out?
We’re setting up a list of subdivisions who have chosen to opt-out along with those who are opting in. Please drop us a note and let us know which direction your subdivision of going. Send to: subtrustees@swbell.net.
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