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Crookston staff says switch to Waste Management is reducing costs; council asks for data
Summary
Staff said shifting residential pickup to Waste Management has reduced operating costs and will be reviewed after a stabilization period; council asked for a 6- to 12-month before-and-after analysis of costs and service.
During the Sept. 17 budget workshop, Crookston City staff reviewed the transition of residential garbage and recycling service to Waste Management and the financial impacts on the public-works budget.
Staff explained the city now bills a $6 garbage/refuse collection fee on utility bills and passes much of that revenue to Waste Management under contract. "We're collecting 160 for…
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