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Council approves introduction of limited commercial roll‑cart service for businesses
Summary
Council introduced and approved an ordinance to offer a limited commercial roll‑cart collection service to about 60 eligible businesses on existing routes, priced at two roll carts for $1,000 a year; one council member voiced opposition to the city entering commercial collection.
Council held a first reading and public hearing on an amendment to the city code to provide a limited commercial roll‑cart collection service to businesses that are already on city collection routes. Mayor described the program as narrow—"about 60" eligible businesses—and explained the city would offer two roll carts for about $1,000 per year, which he characterized as a subsidized rate compared with private providers.
The ordinance drew some council debate. One member said the city should not enter the commercial collection market; another council member and the mayor defended the proposal, noting business complaints about private haulers and that the service is limited to existing routes and would not require new equipment or staffing. The council moved the ordinance forward and approved the introduction on a voice vote; one named member recorded a nay.
