Why so much emphasis on having the Toter lid closed?
Tipping (or dumping) fees paid by the City are based on weight of the trash being dumped. If the Toter lids are left in the open position, rain and snow can add to the weight of the trash. Since water weighs about 8 pounds per gallon, it does not take much rain or snow to add extra, unnecessary weight to the trash and increases the cost of disposal.
