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Riverview council asks staff to clarify residential trash-tote limits; no policy change adopted
Summary
Councilmembers asked Aug. 18 that staff clarify whether residents may receive more than two curbside trash totes; staff said two is the preferred limit and that a third tote likely would be charged but would require confirmation.
Councilmembers on Aug. 18 raised questions about the citylimit on residential trash totes and asked staff to confirm the policy for residents seeking more than two containers.
Councilmember Webb asked whether there is a limit on the number of residential totes and noted residents had asked about obtaining a second container. A staff speaker identified in the record as Director Webb (staff) said the preferred limit is two totes. Another staff member said that if residents needed more than two, they would have to "prove" it by showing weekly bags exceeding what two totes would hold.
Councilmember Webb asked whether a third tote would require payment; staff said they would look into the details. One staff speaker indicated the second tote is provided free and that a charge would likely apply for a third or additional totes, but said they were not certain and would report back.
No formal motion or vote on tote limits occurred at the meeting; staff were asked to research and confirm the city's policy and any associated charges or justification requirements for additional containers.
