PITTSBURG, Ks. (KOAM) - The City of Pittsburg hopes to help resident's trash concerns with the official launch of a city run trash service starting the week of Sept. 2nd.
"We've stuck with (CARDs) until we get the Pittsburg one," says one Pittsburg resident.
"The city's always been in trash. We've always been in the trash business. what we're doing is just getting a little better equipment and assigning some personnel ," says Daron Hall, City Manager. "Because right now, when the trash doesn't get picked up by one of the contractors who is supposed to pick it up, it ends up falling to the city."
The service is available for anyone within the city limits or who receives city water. The city last projected there have been around 800+ signups for the service so far.
The city now has two trash trucks, hundreds of roll carts and dumpsters and a designated team.
"We're just making sure that we're there when they need us," says Hall. "If they want to use the city, they can. If not, we're going to pick up a ton of trash anyway because that's what we always do."
Hall says residents aren't required to sign up for the city service, it's just another option available. And because the trash service is supported entirely by its own fees, residents who aren't signed up for trash pickup with the city aren't paying for it in any way.
"We spent a lot of time on the fee to make sure that it would cover our costs, but not generate any additional revenue," says Hall.
Some Pittsburg residents say they're hopeful for the new trash service. They believe that a city-run service like this may have more accountability than other companies.
"I was really excited about it because typically, if the city does it, it's very dependable and reliable," says Kim Allison, a Pittsburg resident of 20 years. "You don't have to worry about large item pickup or even sometimes things like recycling of leaves and branches."
And for Allison, the new service is a sign of the city's growth.
"I feel like it's a sign that Pittsburg is growing and we're adding services and making things easier for the residents," says Allison. "I think it's a step in the right direction. And it's good for the residents of Pittsburg. And I would hope everybody would sign up for it."
Residents signed up for the city trash service will not be charged for September according to Hall. This is because the new team is learning the routes and the stops, and he hopes residents will be patient and understanding of any mistakes.
Customers will receive their first bills in October.
Commercial service will be $60 per month for weekly pickup of a 2-yard dumpster and $80 for a 4-yard dumpster. Additional dumpsters and pickups can be provided for additional fees.
Will I need to purchase my own container?
No, the City of Pittsburg will be providing the first cart/container for free. Additional carts can be requested; An additional poly cart can be provided upon request for $9 per month.
What size are the carts/containers?
ALL residential carts will be 96 Gallon in capacity. Commercial containers are available in 2 yard and 4 yard options.
How will I be billed?
SWS (Solid Waste Service) will be billed monthly. It will be included on your water utility bill.
When will pickup be?
Pickup will happen once per week or more than once if necessary for an additional fee. Your specific pickup day is TBD. Pickup will occur no earlier than 6:30 AM.
Will recycling be picked up?
Recycling is not included yet. It will be a service in the future.
Bulky Item Pickup?
City on demand bulky item pickup will be available.
Bulk item pickup can be scheduled by calling 620-230-5698. A fee will be added to your monthly bill based on the size of the pickup. For your convenience, you will be notified of the fee amount before your pickup is scheduled.
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