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Resident urges study-group to address perceived inequities in solid-waste rate structure
Summary
A resident asked the council and the Solid Waste Rate Study Group to revisit the multi-family classification threshold and maximum bin-volume requirements, arguing current rules create inequitable cost burdens compared with single-family households.
During informational items the council heard public comment on the city's Solid Waste Rate Study. Peter Lenhartt (noted in the transcript under the name 'shannon') asked the council and study-group to address inequities in the rate structure that he said place a disproportionate burden on multi-family buildings.
Lenhartt asked the council to consider lowering or modifying the multi-family threshold (currently beginning at five units) and to allow flexibility in bin volumes so apartment dwellers could choose smaller bins and reduce costs. "Why aren't apartment dwellers afforded the same option of reducing their costs?" he asked, urging the city to adopt rates that encourage less waste and treat residents more equally.
Councilmembers noted the topic's relevance and suggested the commenter engage regional bodies such as Rethink Waste and Recology where rate structures are discussed alongside city input.
