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Merriam council hears public concerns and support as staff previews single‑hauler trash plan
Summary
City staff held a public hearing on a statutory ‘resolution of intent’ to organize solid‑waste collection under a single‑hauler model; speakers split between anticipated cost savings and concerns about loss of choice, enforcement, and implementation details. Council will consider the resolution Oct. 14; no vote tonight.
City staff opened a public hearing on a Resolution of Intent to consider organizing trash, recycling and yard‑waste collection under a single‑hauler model, emphasizing no decisions would be made at the meeting and many program details remain unresolved.
“We don't know what the price is going to be. We don't know what the container size is going to be,” a staff presenter told the council, stressing the presentation was meant to solicit public input and start a statutory process that includes a 30‑day notice period and further hearings if the council approves the resolution…
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