Officials highlight refuse comparison showing Smart Program cheaper than private haulers
Finance staff showed a published comparison on the ClearGov portal indicating Dartmouth's Smart Program is lower-cost for typical users; staff cited example annual costs for a family of four and single-person households and recommended clearer public communication following a recent bag-fee increase.
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Town staff presented a posted comparison between the town's Smart Program and four private haulers to illustrate relative cost. Staff said the comparison is on the website and gave a sample: "For a family of 4 trash, assuming a family uses roughly 2 large bags per week, the Smart program cost would under the new fee structure would be $392," while private options ranged from $527 to $1,183 annually. Staff suggested promoting the comparison via social channels to help residents understand their options.
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