I felt very grown up when I realized I have a stance on our city's sanitiation services. I'd gladly pay $2.50 more a month, because if we don't, they are taking away a lot of awesome stuff. I am hoping all of the people who aren't willing to shell out a few extra bucks are the ones who stay home.
The city comes and collects yard clippings. In return, you can go and get free compost. I've heard it is good stuff (but it stinks).
Also, they used to have an seasonal clean up, where you could put ANYTHING out on the curb and they would haul it away. Old fencing? No prob. Broken washer? SURE! This has been canceled, indefinetly. <- I am sure I spelled that incorrectly.
Also, there are two recycling centers in town where you can take cardboard. The curb side recycling people won't take it, because their trucks are open and the cradboard flies out. Also, people who do not have curbside recycling can recycle all of their stuff here (cans, glass). These will be closed without the increase. That would suck.
I have asked around and we could bring our cardboard to the University campus, but people in apartments wouldn't have anywhere to ake their stuff. It would suck. We are one of the 'greenest' cities in the state and all of that would change over $2.50 a month. Blergh.....