Won’t SMART impose an unfair burden on low-income residents?
No. Low-income residents will also share in the overall savings achieved by SMART, and because SMART restores some measure of individual control over the trash bill, households that need to economize are given the option to do so. On balance, SMART is advantageous to low-income households. Additionally, subsidies will be made available through the Human Services Department for low-income families who qualify for assistance.
