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Kincaid trustees consider moving trash pickup from alleys to curbside amid sewer concerns
Summary
Trustees debated moving trash pickup to front-street service after video inspections found crushed sewer lines under alleys; the board agreed to continue the discussion at the next meeting.
Mayor Tony Pezze told the board video inspections revealed severe sewer problems under alleys — including collapsed sections and a large void — and suggested prohibiting trash trucks from running down alleys to preserve infrastructure. He said hauler Cleetons supports moving to front-street pick-up but acknowledged residents could balk at moving cans to the curb.
"We need to stop the trash trucks from going down the alley, we need to have front road pick up," Pezze said, noting a prior repair cost about $35,000 when an alley pipe failed. Trustees discussed equity across town (doing curbside only in some neighborhoods would be unfair), options for walk-up service for elderly residents, and whether to mandate front-street service villagewide. No policy change was adopted; trustees will bring the topic back next month for more public input and a possible plan to address elderly residents’ needs.
