Why do I have to pay for yard waste service that I don use/need-bulk/automotive battery, motor oil, appliance, tires?
You are paying $11 per month for a comprehensive solid waste collection and disposal service. The fee being charged by the City is less than the cost of providing this comprehensive service. All dwelling units typically produce solid waste although the types of waste will naturally vary from dwelling unit to dwelling unit. While you may produce less yard waste than your neighbor, you may produce more regular or recyclable solid waste than your neighbor-and the amounts of each type of waste that you and your neighbors produce will vary from week to week. And while you may not have bulk waste each week, it is likely that at some point each year you will have something-an obsolete appliance, a broken piece of furniture, or a lawnmower that won’t run. The City of St. Louis provides one comprehensive service that will address all residents’ needs.
