As with bag systems, municipalities include in the cost of the tag or sticker all or some of their waste collection and disposal costs. Collection crews pick up only those bags or cans that have the appropriate tags or stickers attached to them. Residents save money whenever they use fewer tags or stickers on their trash containers, creating a strong waste reduction incentive. Lower administrative costs, since residents pay directly for tags or stickers at municipal offices or local retailers. Lower implementation costs than can systems.
Residents can choose the types of containers they prefer.
Greater revenue uncertainty, since residents can buy many tags or stickers at once and then none for several weeks. Need to establish and enforce size limits for each type of sticker. Tags and stickers may be stolen from trash containers. Need to offer residents stickers that will not fall off in rainy or cold weather. Choosing the right container type will take careful consideration.