WOODSTOWN BOROUGH

NOTICE OF CHANGE IN

ORANGE TRASH BAG SALES

 

TO ALL RESIDENTS:   The cost of the orange trash bags has not been increased in Woodstown since 1993, but the cost of trash collection continues to increase each year because of inflation in general,  and also because of the increased tonnage needing to be collected.   The end result is a budget shortfall due to the increased disposal costs.   Revenue generated from the sale of orange trash bags is intended to pay for the cost of trash disposal in the Borough.   The current shortfall is $70,567.35 which is subsidized by all taxpayers through a 4.8 cent local purpose tax regardless of the amount of trash each household generates.   This across the board tax unfairly impacts those who generate less trash.       

 

            The improper use of orange stickers and the low fees charged for disposal of large items such as furniture and appliances also negatively impacts the cost of disposal.  The increased fees and greater control on the use of orange stickers is intended to make disposal costs more fair to residents who generate less trash

 

            Keep in mind that there is no cost to dispose of recyclables and by separating your recyclables from the trash will reduce the number of trash bags needed in each household.

Text Box:   TAKE NOTICE:   Effective September 1, 2006, the cost of orange bags used for trash                               disposal in the Borough of Woodstown will increase.  The following                             fees will apply. Small bags      $1.25 per bag or $6.25 for a pack of 5 Large bags     $3.75 per bag or $18.75 for a pack of 5 Large bags will be upgraded to a 39 gallon bag and will be increased to  2 mil thickness.    The Borough has a supply remaining of the currently used large bags.  They will continue to be available at the current price until that supply is depleted.   Orange Stickers $5.00   NOTE:   Orange Stickers will now be sold   ONLY AT BOROUGH HALL. The use of Orange Stickers will be limited only for disposal of large items that cannot fit into a normal bag.   They may not be used on regular black trash bags.   Large Item Pickup - $20.00 per item.   o      We will continue to provide the same service on the third Friday of each month, however the cost is increased to cover actual costs incurred for disposal by the Borough.