Friday, October 25, 2013

San Marcos introducing new trash programs

City introducing new trash programs


Category of problem: Environment

Level of problem: Local

This is a potential policy that is being considered to help a problem/issue that individuals/families face.

How does this affect individuals/families? This program will save customers money over time and help reduce waste in surrounding landfills.

My view on this policy: I would really utilize both the new programs. I live in a home in San Marcos and I am guilty of putting yard waste into my trash can as well as my trash can overflowing. My neighborhood HOA is very strict about how our yard is maintained therefore it is convenient for me after I pull weeds, to put them in my trash bin. I did not realize that it is harmful to put into other bins but it makes sense. As long as the pricing does not increase beyond the additional $3, I would benefit from a third trash bin as well as a bigger waste bin. My trash bill is already high for a resident in San Marcos, so hopefully these new programs would equal out the cost I am already paying. These programs are also going to be optional for residents instead of mandatory. I agree that it should be that way. I do recycle but my bill is really high for something that I don’t do a lot of. Having a trial run for a year is also a smart idea to see how many people actually participate. Hopefully society is influential and more residents become involved in recycling and using appropriate waste bins.

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