Volume-based Garbage Collection Tested

The Community of Temple Terrace is conducting a pilot program where residents are billed for the trash they generate.

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January 2, 2001, 11:00 AM PST

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"The city is testing a program that could change the way household garbage is collected. More than 100 Temple Terrace homeowners are taking part in a pilot program to test a new garbage pickup system. If approved, it will change the way household garbage is collected, and it might lower some residents' monthly trash bills. The new system is volume-based, officials said, which means households would pay according to the amount of garbage they generate. Now, every household pays a flat monthly fee of $17.95, regardless of quantity. Volume-based systems are more equitable, officials said, because a person or couple who generates very little garbage would pay less than a family of five that generates much more."

Thanks to Christian Peralta

FULL STORY: Volume-based garbage pickup system tested

Saturday, December 30, 2000 in The Tampa Tribune

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