Twice-Weekly Trash Pickup Straw Ballot
Summary
Voters decide in November whether to pay more for twice-weekly curbside trash pickup. The council can't customize pickup schedules because trucks and crews cost the same year-round.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Would raise costs per household if voters approve the increase.
Large households needing a second weekly pickup and second cart.
Residents who don't need twice-weekly service would pay more if it passes.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — September 14, 2026
A resident argued the November straw ballot on one vs. two garbage pickups per week is unfair because bigger households get more votes. The Vice Mayor explained the vote is a non-binding poll to give the council real data, not a decision.
City Council — July 13, 2026
Voters decide in November whether to pay more for twice-weekly curbside trash pickup. The council can't customize pickup schedules because trucks and crews cost the same year-round.
City Council — June 22, 2026
Voters will be asked in November whether they support doubling curbside pickup at higher cost. Implementation would take 9-15 months, require 17 new trucks and drivers, and re-route the whole city into three service areas with Saturday collection starting at 6 a.m.
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