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Options for Organized Collection of Garbage and Recyclables Option #1: Contract with one hauler to service the entire city; mandatory service to all residents; city would do all billing Pros: • City would be assured that all residents have waste service. • Wear on roads, pollution, and noise of trucks would be reduced with less trucks on the road. • Data collection for state and county agencies would be simplified. • Recycling would be done by one hauler; everyone in the city could recycle the same items in the same manner - recycling participation likely to increase. • Persons with delinquent bills could have their garbage fees assessed to their property taxes. Cons: • Some residents may be satisfied with their current hauler and would not want to switch. • Loss of some license revenue (could be made up with administrative fee on bill) . • Some increase in staff work load, especially when program first begins: answering resident questions, setting up individual service plans, etc. Option #2 : Contract with one hauler to service the entire city, but allow residents to use a different hauler if they wish. Either City or hauler could do billing. Pros: • Residents would have their choice of hauler and of billing system. • Wear on roads, pollution, and noise of trucks would be reduced IF fewer haulers choose to operate in the city. • Data gathering would be simpler IF fewer haulers choose to operate in the city. • Cites would be _able to document garbage service to some of its residents if City did billing. Cons: • Participation rate for this type of program is unknown. Without a high participation rate in the City program, program costs (staff time, promotional materials, etc. ) would outweigh potential benefits. • Recycling would not be standardized; materials collected and pick-up requirements would still vary by hauler. • City's rates would need to remain below private industry in order to attract residents to the city program.