7. What new services will benefit the community under the new franchise agreement?
  • Abandoned bulky waste pickup in the public right of way;
  • 10 City Clean-up events;
  • Downtown City can collections;
  • Edible food recovery program support;
  • Newer eco-friendly CNG-powered waste trucks which can never be older than 13 years to help save our roads and support clean initiatives;
  • A portion of franchise fees will be used to fund street improvements and pavement maintenance projects throughout the City;
  • An allocation of at least $50,000 to school and/or community projects on an annual basis;
  • No cost to the City for roll-off containers to assist during community cleanups, homeless encampment support, illegal dumping, etc.

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1. 1. Why are my trash rates changing?
2. 2. Is SB1383 a State mandate?
3. 3. When will residents and businesses be required to separate organic waste?
4. 4. When will the new trash rates go into effect?
5. 5. What will my new trash rate be effective October 1, 2022?
6. 6. What new services are residents entitled to?
7. 7. What new services will benefit the community under the new franchise agreement?
8. 8. Can Athens automatically assign or sell off this agreement to another hauler?
9. 9. How do I protest?
10. 10. Is there an opportunity for public comment?
11. 11. What happens if 51% of property owners oppose the Prop 218 process?
12. 12. Why a 25-year agreement? Why not 10 or 15?
13. 13. How will the City ensure high customer service levels?
14. 14. How will the City ensure rates stay relatively low compared to other cities?