[Vision2020] Tim Davis statement about Solid waste

[Art Deco]

Of course it's backwards -- like the majority of the city council (the
Moscow Ostriches with their heads in the sand).

w.


On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM, Bill London <london at moscow.com> wrote:

>   Here is a message from A. Holmquist about Moscow’s new garbage can
> system.
> It is clear that the system as designed now offers NO incentive to recycle
> and even worse, offers inducements for people to increase waste.  This
> system goes backwards.
> My thanks to Antonio for his research ..................BL
>
>
>
>      Here is what Tim Davis, Sanitation Operations Manager the City of
> Moscow sent me:
> The initial recommendation to City Council for a roll cart system was
> included as a part of the amended Solid Waste Franchise Agreement renewal.
> The Solid Waste Franchise Agreement was allowed to renew without amendments
> and under its current terms (roll cart collection was not included). There
> is no proposal currently being considered (or on-line). We are currently
> preparing to revisit some of the amendments (including a roll cart
> collection system). Myself and City Supervisor, Gary Riedner, will be
> reporting to the City Council Public Works Finance Committee on these
> issues (tentatively) 1-14-2013 @ 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. I will also
> be updating the Sustainable Environment Commission on 1-15-13 regarding the
> Franchise Agreement and status of roll cart collection, Mayor’s Conference
> room @ 7:15 p.m. Either of these venues should provide some insight as to
> where we may go with a roll cart program.
>      I have talked to him twice at City Hall.  He gave me the proposed
> rates for the roll out carts:
> 35 gallons-$17.65 ($.50/gallon)
> 65 gallons-$23.15 ($.36/gallon)
> 95 gallons-$28.65 ($.30/gallon)
> The marginal rates:
> From 35-65 gallons :  $.18/gallon
> From 65-95 gallons:  $.18/gallon
> Thus, it is obviously a disincentive to reduce waste and lower waste
> producing household would subsidize more wasteful patrons!
>      Merely making all the marginal rates equal would be a vast
> improvement, but it still is fundamentally unfair to those households that
> do not put out garbage every week.
>     I directly questioned Mr. Davis on my other main concern:  Since my
> home is rated as a "duplex" I am currently charged twice the monthly fee,
> despite the fact that my tenant and I put out little garbage, perhaps 1-2
> cans a month, total.  Will I be required to pay for two 35 gallon roll
> carts under the new system?  If so, it will cost me at least $140 per year
> more than I pay now.  He has evaded  that question artfully.
>     I will attend the Monday meeting.
>     Funny, as I write this the garbage truck is driving by, bypassing me
> for the second week in a row.  Still, I pay twice.
>     I'll leave it to you to forward if you wish, Bill.  Ciao, Antonio
>
>
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