Showing posts with label Westminster Public Works Waste Recycling. Show all posts
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

20080825 cambios al horario especial de la recolección para la semana del Día del Trabajo

Martes 26 de agosto de 2008 - 20080825 cambios al horario especial de la recolección para la semana del Día del Trabajo

8/13/2008- cambios al horario especial de la recolección para la semana del Día del Trabajo

25 de agosto de 2008

Westminster Maryland

Inútil y reciclando la colección
Información de la colección | Horario especial de la recolección | Horario de la colección del día de fiesta
Basura imprimible y reciclaje del boletín de noticias de la colección (archivo del pdf)

20080825 Changes to special pick-up schedule for Labor Day week

8/13/2008- Changes to special pick-up schedule for Labor Day week

August 25, 2008

Westminster Maryland

Waste & Recycling Collection
Collection Information | Special Pick-up Schedule | Holiday Collection Schedule
Printable waste & recycling collection newsletter (pdf file)

HORARIO ESPECIAL DE LA RECOLECCIÓN

(Los artículos se deben poner delante de su hogar por el 7:30 mañana a 5 pies del en la acera)


Observe por favor que la ciudad recoge solamente los artículos enumerados abajo. La ciudad no coge basura o recyclables del hogar. Los servicios de la ecología son responsables de la colección de basura y de recyclables del hogar.

  • Todos los artículos se deben llamar sobre por lo menos 24 horas antes del día programado de la colección para asegurar retiro.
  • Los artículos no programados para la colección no se pueden recoger y pueden permanecer hasta llamado adentro y programado para el retiro.

Debido al día de fiesta del Día del Trabajo, a todo el cepillo y al metal
para esa semana
cójase el martes 2 de septiembre
Llame el 848-9077 para programar una selección para arriba

Entre en contacto con la tienda de mantenimiento de la ciudad en (410) 848-9077.

Lunes
Miembros de árbol Los miembros de árbol se deben cortar a las secciones del cuatro-pie, no más en gran parte que 6 pulgadas de diámetro, con los extremos haciendo frente a la misma dirección.
No se cogerá NINGUNOS ENVASES el lunes, sin importar contenido.
Martes
Metal solamente Esto incluye los refrigeradores, las estufas, las arandelas, los secadores, las bicicletas, etc… los neumáticos y las baterías de coche también se cogen el martes. El metal se coge dentro de los límites de ciudad enteros.
Miércoles

Basura de yarda

La basura de yarda se debe poner en un conatiner no más grande que una cesta de celemín sin la tapa, o en las bolsas de papel marrones biodegradables de Kraft. Los envases deben pesar menos de 75 libras. La basura de yarda no puede ser mezclada con basura o estar en las bolsas de plástico de la clase. Las carretillas y los botes de basura estándar no son recipientes para residuos aceptables de yarda. La basura de yarda se coge entre abril y noviembre.

Nota del *Please: La basura de yarda no se debe poner con basura normal del hogar. El césped, la suciedad y las rocas no se consideran basura de yarda y no serán cogidos el miércoles (véase Thurs. para la basura a granel Info). La ciudad intentará limpiar derramamiento de un bolso quebrado, sobrellenado; sin embargo, los dueños de una casa son responsables de empaquetar cualquier basura de yarda de nuevo restante.

Jueves y viernes
Basura a granel, etc.

Esto incluye los sofás, sillas, madera de construcción, televisiones, colchones, madera…

  • Jueves al este de la ruta 31 del Md (de la ruta 97 del sur encaminar 31)
  • Viernes-Oeste de la ruta 31 de Maryland (de la ruta 31 a los límites de ciudad)

Observe por favor: Habrá una parada por día en cada casa para la recolección de ese día. Una vez que el carro ha pasado su hogar, los equipos no volverán para las recolecciones adicionales, ni quitarán los artículos no llamados adentro y/o no precisarán a tiempo. No dispondremos de los botes de basura a menos que estén llamados adentro y marcados para el retiro.

El césped, la suciedad, y las rocas se consideran basura a granel y tienen que estar en bolsos o envases para el retiro. Bolsos sobrellenados que el rasgón será dejado en el sitio para empaquetar de nuevo por el dueño. La ciudad no es responsable de envases dañados.

Caída solamente
Recolección del VAC de la hoja
  • Lunes - al este de la ruta 27 del MD
  • Martes - al este de la ruta 31 del MD y al oeste de la ruta 27 del MD
  • Jueves - sur del camino de la ciudad de la unión y al oeste de la ruta 31 del MD
  • Viernes - norte del camino de la ciudad de la unión y al oeste de la ruta 31 del MD

(Los artículos se deben poner delante de su hogar por el 7:30 mañana a 5 pies del en la acera)

  • Todos los artículos se deben llamar sobre por lo menos 24 horas antes del día programado de la colección para asegurar retiro.
  • Los artículos no programados para la colección no se pueden recoger y pueden permanecer hasta llamado adentro y programado para el retiro.
  • La falta de programar el retiro para los artículos se fue hacia fuera y no cogido puede dar lugar a la acción de la aplicación del código.
  • Los cambios del Scheduling se pueden realizar, en nuestra discreción, durante el tiempo inclemente.

Entre en contacto con la tienda de mantenimiento de la ciudad en (410) 848-9077.

¡Subsistencia de la ayuda que nuestra ciudad limpia… recuerde por favor coger después de sus animales domésticos!

Esfera: Contenido relacionado

Señal y parte

20080825 Changes to special pick-up schedule for Labor Day week

20080825 Changes to special pick-up schedule for Labor Day week

Martes 26 de agosto de 2008 - 20080825 cambios al horario especial de la recolección para la semana del Día del Trabajo

8/13/2008- Changes to special pick-up schedule for Labor Day week

August 25, 2008

Westminster Maryland

Waste & Recycling Collection
Collection Information | Special Pick-up Schedule | Holiday Collection Schedule
Printable waste & recycling collection newsletter (pdf file)

SPECIAL PICK-UP SCHEDULE

(Items must be placed in front of your home by 7:30 a.m. within 5 feet of the curbside)


Please note that the City only collects the items listed below. The City does not pick up household trash or recyclables. Ecology Services is responsible for collection of household trash & recyclables.

  • All items must be called in at least 24 hours before the scheduled collection day to ensure removal.
  • Items not scheduled for collection may not be collected and may remain until called in and scheduled for removal.

Due to the Labor Day Holiday, all brush and metal
for that week will
be picked up on Tuesday, September 2
Call the 848-9077 to schedule a pick up

Contact the City Maintenance Shop at (410) 848-9077.

Monday
Tree Limbs Tree limbs must be cut to four-foot sections, no larger than 6 inches in diameter, with the ends facing the same direction.
NO CONTAINERS will be picked up on Monday, regardless of content.
Tuesday
Metal Only This includes refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, bicycles, etc... Tires and car batteries are also picked up on Tuesday. Metal is picked up within the entire City limits.
Wednesday

Yard Waste

Yard waste must be placed in a conatiner no larger than a bushel basket without the lid, or in biodegradable Kraft brown paper bags. Containers must weigh less than 75 pounds. Yard waste cannot be mixed with trash or be in plastic bags of any kind. Wheelbarrows and standard trash cans are not acceptable yard waste containers. Yard waste is picked up between April and November.

*Please Note: Yard waste should not be placed with normal household trash. Sod, dirt and rocks ARE NOT considered yard waste and WILL NOT be picked up on Wednesday (see Thurs. for bulk trash info). The City will attempt to clean up spillage from a broken, overfilled bag; however, homeowners are responsible for repackaging any remaining yard waste.

Thursday & Friday
Bulk Trash, etc.

This includes sofas, chairs, lumber, televisions, mattresses, wood...

  • Thursday- East of Md Route 31( From Route 97 South to Route 31)
  • Friday-West of Maryland Route 31 (From Route 31 to City limits)

Please Note: There will be one stop per day at each house for that day's pick-up. Once the truck has passed your home, the crews will not return for additional pick-ups, or to remove items not called in and/or not set out in time. We will not dispose of trash cans unless called in and marked for removal.

Sod, dirt, and rocks are considered bulk trash and have to be in bags or containers for removal. Overfilled bags that tear will be left on site for repackaging by the owner. The City is not responsible for damaged containers.

Fall Only
Leaf Vac Pick-up
  • Monday - East of MD Route 27
  • Tuesday - East of MD Route 31 and West of MD Route 27
  • Thursday - South of Union town Road & West of MD Route 31
  • Friday - North of Union town road & West of MD Route 31

(Items must be placed in front of your home by 7:30 a.m. within 5 feet of the curbside )

  • All items must be called in at least 24 hours before the scheduled collection day to ensure removal.
  • Items not scheduled for collection may not be collected and may remain until called in and scheduled for removal.
  • Failure to schedule removal for items left out and not picked up may result in code enforcement action.
  • Scheduling changes may be made, at our discretion, during inclement weather.

Contact the City Maintenance Shop at (410) 848-9077.

Help keep our City clean...please remember to pick up after your pets!

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

20080702 Westminster Dept Public Works Waste and Recycling Collection

20080702 Westminster Dept Public Works Waste and Recycling Collection

Westminster Dept Public Works Waste and Recycling Collection

http://www.westgov.com/planning/pwletter.asp

Yard Waste Collection

Retrieved July 2, 2008

Yard waste collection is provided by the City Street Department and occurs on each Wednesday from April 1 to November 1 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Citizens should set out yard waste for pick-up before 7:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, but no earlier than noon on Tuesdays. Yard waste must be placed in paper bags or containers no larger than a bushel basket with the lid removed.

Additional information regarding the Street Department’s pick-up schedule for yard waste, bulk trash, and other items can be found on the City’s website at:
www.westgov.com/planning/pwspecl.asp.

Be sure to contact the Street Department in advance at (410) 848-9077 to schedule a pick-up for yard waste, bulk trash, metal, and other special items.

RECYCLING FACTS & FIGURES

Every month, the average Westminster household collects 75 pounds of recyclables and throws away about 200 pounds of trash.

Learn more about Westminster's waste stream by viewing the most recent
Recycling Report.

Westminster Dept Public Works Waste and Recycling Collection

Wednesday, April 21, 2004

20040421 A Discussion on the Proposed Westminster Solid Waste Cost Recovery Fee

20040421 A Discussion on the Proposed Westminster Solid Waste Cost Recovery Fee

Wednesday, April 21, 2004

20040421 A Discussion on the Proposed Westminster Solid Waste Cost Recovery Fee

A Discussion on the Proposed Westminster Solid Waste Cost Recovery Fee

April 21st, 2004

I want to share with you some thoughts as to how the idea of a trash collection recovery fee came together and encourage you to give me your feedback. Thank you in advance to taking the time to read through this discussion with respect to how continued declining municipal revenues have dramatically impacted the City’s finances and a proposed remedy for the FY 2005 Budget.

As many of you are aware, many local governments are being forced to either make cuts in services or raise property taxes. The Westminster FY 05 Budget proposes neither. No one wants to pay more for goods and services and certainly nobody wants to pay more taxes or fees to government. Everyone wants good roads and certainly everyone has a keen interest in increased Fire, EMS and Police services.

In the FY 2005 proposal, to raise additional revenue, I have included a Solid Waste and Recycling Cost Recovery Fee for only the households who receive this benefit.

At present, the City provides these services to about 4,600 residential units at no cost. Not all city taxpayers receive this benefit. Businesses and multifamily units, such as Parr’s Ridge, Middlebrook Apartments, pay for their own trash removal.

Beginning July 1, 2004, these services will cost all City taxpayers approximately $600,000.

This amounts to about $130 for each household. These costs have increased $97,000.00 in the past two years –a cost which has been fully absorbed by the City. How much longer can the City absorb these costs without additional revenue?

I propose that the City recover $16.25 per quarter for a total of $65 a year (18 cents per day) from each household who receives this service; which amounts to 50% of the City’s total cost of $130 per household.

The Solid Waste and Recycling Cost Recovery Fee is a fair and equitable means to generate additional revenue for the City for the following reasons:

1. The cost of this municipal service is billed directly to only the users of this specific service.

It is a basic fairness issue. Westminster requires all business and apartment owners with 4 or more units to pay for their own trash collection. A property tax increase would require these business owners to incur additional costs for a service for which they do not benefit.

They will certainly pass those costs on to their customers and then not only will our citizens be paying for additional taxes but they will also pay additional rental housing and consumer goods and services expenses. With trash collection recovery fee - businesses and multifamily residential units will no longer subsidize residential trash collection.

2. Currently Westminster negotiates a contract for trash removal to take advantage of the economies of scale, bringing down the cost to approximately $130.00 per year per household as opposed to approximately $240.00 per year that it would cost each and every homeowner if the City did not collectively bargain for a reduced rate.

Even at full cost recovery, the City’s contract price for solid waste and recycling collection and disposal service is still much cheaper than, for example, what County residents pay for the same service.

3. In the past, this service was paid for out of general tax revenues. That said – the challenges of declining municipal revenues in the face of rising costs, unfunded mandates and increased demands for road improvements, public safety and services bring us to a new territory. New challenges demand new approaches.

It’s no longer business as usual for many municipalities such as Westminster.

4. Many cities and towns are currently discussing the merits of a cost recovery for trash pick collection. This proposal recommends that the City maintain bulk trash pick-up at no charge to our residents.

Just as cities and towns charge a cost recovery fee for water and sewer, parking and recreation. It is important for those who benefit from a specific service – contribute for the provision of that particular service.

General tax revenues are for the purpose of pooling our resources for basic services that are shared by the greater community and are of benefit to the community at large. Trash collection is not provided to all taxpayers – those who benefit ought to contribute to their specific benefit.

5 This cost recovery is pro-business. At a time when Westminster is working hard to continue to attract business and commercial tax base and local community employment – to tax businesses for a service that they do not receive is basically unfair and certainly not an inducement for attracting companies to bring additional employment to Westminster. If it is bad enough to pay more for goods and services – how would you like to pay for a service that you do not get?

6. It would be the first step in the eventual direction of developing a “pay-as-you-throw” approach in an attempt to increase recycling and reduce the amount of municipal solid waste per household. The details will require some out-of-the-box approaches, but the theory is that if economics and markets forces can be introduced to how trash is collected and disposed, it is hoped that eventually the overall expense of the City could be reduced and passed on to citizens. (Of course, this initiative is also good for the environment…)

The budget I presented last Monday, April 19th, 2004 is a reflection of months of hard work by the staff, the Council Finance Committee and myself. This budget concentrates on roads, public safety, and technological infrastructure that will act as a staff extender; while not proposing an increase in property taxes. If we do not do something now about additional revenues, the City would be forced to make additional deep cuts into an already bare bones budget, cut services or raise property taxes.

Our first look at this year’s budget had a shortfall of approximately $4.2 million.

Cumulatively since Fiscal Year 2001, our State funding for Highway User Fees has been reduced by approximately $650,000 and our expenses for Public Safety increased by approximately $700,000.

During the last two years our healthcare benefit costs have increased by approximately $200,000 and the cost of trash collection has increased by $97,000.00. It is quickly apparent that while we have had a decline in income, costs have continued to increase.

Additionally – we have postponed, year after year, $246,000.00 worth of much needed infrastructure technology that we simply cannot put off any longer. As anybody that has driven through Westminster over the past several months understands, the previous two winters have been brutal to the City’s paved streets and alleys.

In order to ensure that the City does not have to invest millions of dollars in future reconstruction projects, it is necessary for us to make a significant investment of $750,000.00 in the road overlay program at this time.

The challenges that we face are daunting, but by working together, we can all do better. As always, your thoughtful consideration is appreciated regardless of the outcome on any particular issue. Whether we agree or disagree, always find my door open for friendly civil and constructive dialogue. I need your feedback.

Kevin Dayhoff, Mayor of Westminster

Home Office: P. O. Box 1245, Westminster, MD 21158 kdayhoff AT carr.org

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Saturday, April 17, 2004

20040427 Carroll County Times: City to tap reserve funds to close deficit

Tuesday, April 27, 2004

The Westminster City Council voted Monday to formally introduce the mayor's $28 million budget with a public hearing to follow May 3.

Westminster Mayor Kevin Dayhoff said that to balance a budget with a $4.2 million deficit, the city will have to take out a $1.5 million 10-year loan, but a $65 yearly trash collection fee which would have generated $300,000 has been taken off the table.

Instead the money will be made up in several ways, including taking $135,000 from the city's automobile and equipment reserve to buy five new police vehicles, instead of using funds from the general budget, he said.

Another $15,000 will be pulled from the Westminster City Police Department's reserve to purchase protective gear.Dayhoff said another $74,000 will be made up by making reductions in some of the city's programs.

The costs of services have increased faster than the amount of revenue coming in, Dayhoff said. That compounded with the city's unfunded federal and state mandates have all led to a structural deficit in the city's budget, he said.

The income tax has been flat for three years, and revenue from property taxes is not increasing enough to make up for the cost of goods and services the city provides, Dayhoff said. But, an increase in the property tax is likely in the near future, he said.

Paying for long-term expenses with one-time funds cannot continue, he said.

Council President Damian Halstad said that this is a tight budget."We just cut it to the bone. No one knows what next year will bring. We'll just have to wait and see," he said.

Councilman Thomas Ferguson agreed that the city cannot keep tapping into its reserve funds because if the city experiences an unexpected expenditure it will be in trouble.

Next year the city will either have to decrease services or increase property taxes, he said."There aren't many more rabbits if any left in the hat," he said.

Capital costs account for $8 million and operating expenses account for about $20 million of the total budget. This year's budget, which runs from July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005, increased by $3 million from fiscal year 2004.