Dive summary:
- A new trash rate proposal is being discussed in San Francisco that could lead to higher rates for those not willing or able to recycle.
- Normally, residents pay only for the trash can but not for recycling or compost; under the new rule, residents would pay a flat $5 then $2 each for the compost and recycling bin and $25.51 for the 32-gallon trash bin.
- Residents can opt for a 20-gallon trash can and pay a lower fee, intensifying the focus on throwing away less.
From the article:
Alberti said residents could move to a smaller, 20-gallon waste bin and save money.
“If you’re just able to reduce your waste all together, you could go down even further,” he said.
Alberti said the structural changes are necessary because customers are currently paying based on the amount of waste they produce while recycling and composting are free, creating long-term instability in the system.
He said rising labor and fuel costs over the past two years are also driving the rate increases. ...
