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<DIV>Here is a message from A. Holmquist about Moscow’s new garbage can
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<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>My thanks to Antonio for his research ..................BL</DIV>
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Here is what Tim Davis, Sanitation Operations Manager the City of Moscow sent
me: <BR><SPAN
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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.</SPAN><BR> I have talked to him twice at City
Hall. He gave me the proposed rates for the roll out carts: <BR>35
gallons-$17.65 ($.50/gallon)<BR>65 gallons-$23.15 ($.36/gallon)<BR>95
gallons-$28.65 ($.30/gallon) <BR>The marginal rates: <BR>From 35-65
gallons : $.18/gallon<BR>From 65-95 gallons: $.18/gallon<BR>Thus, it
is obviously a disincentive to reduce waste and lower waste producing household
would subsidize more wasteful patrons! <BR> 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.
<BR> 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. <BR> I will attend the Monday meeting.
<BR> Funny, as I write this the garbage truck is driving by,
bypassing me for the second week in a row. Still, I pay twice.
<BR> I'll leave it to you to forward if you wish, Bill.
Ciao, Antonio<BR> <BR>
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