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Scottsburg holds first reading on updated trash-collection ordinance; council debates dumpster fees and $10 universal charge
Summary
On first reading, the council considered Ordinance 2025-1 to repeal and replace the city's sanitation code. Discussion focused on dumpster-fee calculations, a $10 universal charge replacing sticker-bag program, opt-out rules and who may obtain city-provided cans.
The Scottsburg City Council held a first reading of Ordinance 2025-1, which would repeal and replace the city code governing trash collection and sanitation services, and debated details of dumpster fees, a proposed $10 charge that replaces the sticker-bag program, and how residents and businesses could opt out of city-provided can service.
Council member Richie Barton made the motion to move the ordinance forward on first reading; the motion was seconded and the council proceeded to questions and discussion.
Council members and staff…
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