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Pros and Cons of Organized Garbage Collection <br />Pros Cons <br />Lower rates Some residents develop personal <br /> relationships with their hauler that could be <br /> lost <br />Fewer trucks on streets resulting in less Some residents perceive this as government <br />wear and tear on streets meddling in the free market <br />Fewer truck miles travels resulting in less Some residents believe that only an open <br />diesel emissions system will result in the best possible <br /> system <br />City can designate where garbage goes for Could lose free yard waste pickup for <br />disposal. Thus direct garbage be taken to a current Walter's customers <br />processing facility instead of a landfill <br />Fewer trucks on streets resulting in less <br />noise <br />City enforces contract to ensure high level <br />of customer service <br />Can get accurate information about how <br />much garbage is generated in the city <br />City can negotiate for additional services <br />such as the inclusion of curbside bulky <br />waste collection <br />Creates a partnership between the City and <br />haulers in order to promote City goals on <br />being an environmentally friendly <br />community <br />