The total cost of trash services may not be apparent to residents when a part of the program cost is charged at a flat rate. This may lessen their incentive to reduce and recycle. No one system is appropriate for every community. To decide which is best for their city or town, solid waste planners usually go back to the goals they set for their program, such as increasing recycling or keeping administrative costs to a minimum. Additional resources For answers to questions about pricing types for PAYT programs, visit pricing systems in the FAQ section of this Web site.
Residents make the choice of service delivery based on individual waste generation habits.
While the revenue from tag sales roughly covers the cost of trash collection and landfill fees, the monthly billing finances the 'free of charge' collection of recycling materials, leaves, and brush.