Austin amends trash plan to spur recycling

From statesman, August 23, 2008...

City of Austin officials have revised a proposed cost increase for trash pickup rates in the hopes of motivating residents to recycle more, officials said.

Officials proposed the increase earlier this month to help pay for rising fuel costs, more workers and other expenses. Now, they have changed the plan, keeping the smallest garbage cart rate the same and increasing the cost for two larger ones. Other fee increases remain.

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