#waste-collection

#waste-collection

Who says you need a multi-ton truck to pick up trash? A worker-owned company in Massachusetts has won fans across the country for helping neighbors haul their recycling, compost, yard waste and more - while opening up imaginations about what it's possible to do on a bike. We loved this short documentary that digs into the nitty-gritty of how the Pedal People co-op has become a

Like so many other costs, city rates and fees are going up in the upcoming fiscal year, which starts in October. Overall, the projected yearly impact of all the fee increases will be $417 for the average homeowner in Austin. Those increases include fees for water, trash service, drainage, the Clean Community Fee and the Transportation User fee. The monthly charge from Austin Energy will also increase slightly, but the utility is lowering the overall customer bill by reducing the amount per kilowatt-hour used.