The city could be taking trash from area businesses - for a price.
Auburn City Council will vote Thursday on a proposed resolution allowing 12 companies and municipalities to dispose of solid waste in the city landfill. If the resolution is passed, the city will charge varying rates for use of the landfill ranging between approximately $40 and $130 per ton.
The proposal estimates that the city will gain more than $2 million in revenue from the waste contracts. All but three of the entities listed as part of the resolution were allowed to use the landfill last year.
The vote will take place during City Council's business meeting, which starts 6 p.m at City Hall on South Street. The meeting will also include a session for public to be heard on any topic.
During the meeting, councilors are also scheduled to vote on resolutions authorizing bids on a program for replacing sidewalks and curb and the 2008 Road Improvement Program.
The proposal estimates that the city will gain more than $2 million in revenue from the waste contracts. All but three of the entities listed as part of the resolution were allowed to use the landfill last year.
The vote will take place during City Council's business meeting, which starts 6 p.m at City Hall on South Street. The meeting will also include a session for public to be heard on any topic.
During the meeting, councilors are also scheduled to vote on resolutions authorizing bids on a program for replacing sidewalks and curb and the 2008 Road Improvement Program.
The Citizens' Say
There are 3 comment(s)
Andy B wrote on May 7, 2008 4:34 PM:
brew1234 wrote on May 7, 2008 12:46 PM:
The Truth wrote on May 7, 2008 12:17 PM:
The City of Auburn should out source trash collection to the private sector ... you lower costs, lowers liability, removes capital expense and can get a few $$ per ton.
The Fire department should also go volunteer, bigger cities than Auburn have volunteer fire departments ... the City rents existing facilities and trucks.
These things are not draconian, they do take leadership.
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