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Initial Discussion: Addressing trash collection in swales: issues and options.
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Throughout the years, and most recently over the past few months, the City Commission has discussed a range of issues associated with the aesthetics and condition of swales in the public right-of-way, including the trash collection service that currently takes place in those areas. The use and misuse of the trash service in parkway swales increasingly is becoming a quality of life issue for residents, and in some cases conflicts with community efforts to preserve and enhance the beauty of our City. This report will outline the City’s current trash service regulations and guidelines, and propose for Commission consideration both short and longer term options for how we manage, collect, and dispose of trash in the community.
Current Trash Collection Service
The City offers weekly collection of up to one cubic yard of combined trash (i.e. clean yard waste and household refuse such as small furniture) in the parkway immediately next to the property; household refuse can only be placed after 6 pm before schedule pick-up day (Sec. 54-153 City Code). Yard cuttings and clippings may be placed in parkway swales anytime throughout the week. If the trash size exceeds the size limitation, the trash is still picked up but the resident is charged for the oversized pick-up by the Public Works Department.
Discussion and Options for Consideration
In pursuit of goals for improving the appearance of our community, and the operational efficiency of our trash collection service, the following actions that can be developed in the short term are provided for City Commission discussion and consideration:
· Develop a public involvement process for soliciting feedback concerning potential service changes;
· Draft potential ordinance amendments to the City Code;
o Prohibit the placement of garbage, pet waste or recyclables in the trash pits.
o Prohibit the placement of yard waste cut by landsc...
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