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Bulk trash pickup changes

Summary

Residents have complained about paying $59 for on-call bulk pickup. The board wants staff to price out a monthly zoned curbside bulk pickup (two items) plus one free annual on-call pickup — expect a decision at a future meeting.

At a glance

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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Monthly zoned bulk was estimated at roughly $0.96/month per customer; quarterly or twice-annual service about $2.00/month.

✅Who benefits

All residential solid waste customers who need to dispose of bulky items.

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