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Del City reviews bulk-trash program after year in house; staff say pickups meet promised five-day target
Summary
Public Works presented a year-long review of Del City—s bulk-trash program, reporting the city now handles collections in-house, averages about 35.7 tons per month and generally meets a promise to clear requested piles within five business days. Council discussed fees, set pickup days and legal steps for crew discretion.
Del City officials on Monday reviewed the city—s bulk-trash program and debated options to reduce curbside piles residents say have become a neighborhood eyesore.
Public Works manager Britney told the council the program began as a 2016 contract with private haulers and was brought in house in January 2024. She said the city now collects roughly 35.7 tons per month since October 2023 and that the current bulk fee is $2.25 per month in addition to a $12 monthly sanitation charge. "What we promised residents is that we could pick up all bulk trash piles requested within 5 business days," Britney said.
Staff presented cost history showing annual contract averages of about…
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