The City had left the choices open for the operation. Mr. Meidenbauer wanted to go over two options they believed were possible. 25-125 Separate collection of yard wastes required to be offered. All persons engaged in the business of collecting, transporting, processing or disposing of solid waste, yard waste, or recyclables shall offer within the City separate collection of yard waste to their customers located within the City. Section 25-125 Recycling required to be offered.
Volume is the most common and most easily administered.
The weight is more equitable, but very expensive to implement. If you produce less, then you pay less. Through a series of ordinances the City would require all licensed haulers to implement a unit based pricing structure for their customers in Lee s Summit, curbside recycling and yard waste pick-up would be included at no additional charge. The City could implement or require a per unit based pricing. The City could be divided into six districts based on population with approximately 3,000 households in each.