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Residents press Portage council on proposed single‑hauler waste contract; staff say bids could lower rates
Summary
Residents urged the Portage City Council to preserve choice and brush pickup if the city adopts a single-hauler waste contract; City Manager said staff received three responsive bids and will present a full proposal within about 30 days, stressing transparency and that brush collection would continue.
Portage — Residents voiced concerns at the June 10 Portage City Council meeting about a potential switch to a single‑hauler system for trash and recycling, while city officials said staff are still evaluating bids and have not made a decision.
Nicole Caswell, a lifelong West Portage resident, told the council that a single‑hauler arrangement would remove residents’ ability to choose providers and could lead to higher prices and a loss of services such as routine brush pickup. "Eliminating that choice…
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