The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-05
Sealed Bids to Be Received for Each District-City Rigidly Supervise Work of Contractors
CITIZENS WILL BE ASKED TO PAY SMALL
 FEE EVERY MONTH
Not Obligatory, But Prem ises Must Be Kept Clean. Ask Co-OperatiOn of Peo- pie of Birmingham

Whatever the impression may be among to the collection and disposal of garbag, the city commissioners propose to exer. else full supervision over this department in the future as in the past. The only difference between the system that vii go into effect after August 15 and al the present time is that the city will ask the people to pay small amount monthly for the collection of garbage in stead of the expense coming out of tht city treasury.
 The collecting of garbage by private individuals seems to be the rule rather than the exception among the larger cities of the United States and in every instance has proved a success.
 Among the cities that contract the col lectings and disposal of garbage are New York; Philadelphia, Chicago, Denver, Pu- eblo; Bridgeport. and New Britain, Conn. Washington, D. C.. Springfield. H., Bo. gansport Ind. New Bedford and West. field, Mass, Ann Harbor. Mich. Kansa. City, Mo-, Elizabeth N. J., Youngstown O., Chester and McKees Rock, Pa, Provi- dence, R. l., Cheyenne, Wy, and many others.
 To Supervise Work
 The city commissioners propose to lei out the collection of garbage, but will strictly supervise it. The city's equip ment will be used and while the payment of the small fee cannot be enforced the city can by it's sanitary ordinances com. pei place to be kept clean.
 Those who have studied the situation unhesitatingy state that the new plan will prove a blessing in disguise as il will place an individual responsibility on each householder to keep his premises clean. It Is asserted that 50 per cent of the garbage could be disposed of by the householder with very little trouble or expense and that when they realize how much they can help in the enforce ment of the sanitary laws the majority will gladly cooperate with the city ir keeping it clean and sanitary.
 The city commissioners are of necessity compelled to retrench in order to meet the present financial conditions of the city and they are fully aware that some of the curtaiments will not be satsfac. tory, but they believe that with the CO., operation of the public spirited citizens tut sllbdlion Cdn bt met anu ONtrCOillt despite the predictions of skeptics ant calamity howlers.
 The city has decided that it cannot con tinue the expense of garbage collection and disposal with it's present revenues This expense must be cut out all to- gether and cut out now, except the ex- pense of supervision hereafter mentioned
 It is proposed to divide the city into six districts, each district to be con. trQPte6 n 10 follows:
 Garbage Districts
 l. East Lake, Woodlawn and Avon. dale
 ?. East Birmingham and North Bir- mingham, including Kingston
 8. Elyton, West End, Graymont and that part of F'airview from Bessemei boulevard south to West End and Gen. tral Park
 5. Pratt City. Thomas and East Thomas.
 6. Old Birmingham, from Seventh street to Thirty-third street and from the corporate limits on Red mountain to Village creek
 Sealed bids will be received for the whole area under one contract, but other things being equal preference will be given to separate bids in each locality.
 The commissioners are inclined tC the opinion that responsible con tractor who takes small area car give the work closer attention and al cheaper prices than a contractor whc takes the whole area of Greater Bir- nlingham. with heavy overhead ex. penses, long hauls and so much scat tered territory to look after
 It will be the effort of the commis- sioners to have contractors in each dis trict residents of that district, men o1 character1rand probity, ana who art known in their neighborhood as mer of character and probity.
 The city is to make the contract witt each contractor upon the condition oi for the efficiency of the work done Proper ordinances will be passed tC aid in the carrying out of this work The contract and ordinances will reg niate the maximum rates and will pre- scribe the character of service to be rendered and bonds will be taken from each contractor upon the condition of the faithful performance of the con tract.
 The city will closely supervise the work done, and the commissioners feel that the work will be as efficiently carried out as under the existing sys- tenn.
 Must Keep Premises Clean
 Each occupant or owners of prem ises will have the right to dispose of his own garbage by incineration or otherwise, provided the conditions of the premises are kept in compliance