Jan Lefevre
Monroe
To the editor:
It is imperative that the Green County Transfer station remain open to serve the community. Hiring an outside vendor (which could close the transfer station) is not in the best interests of the citizens.
Hiring an outside vendor puts you at the mercy of that company who can raise their rates at will and since you are under contract, you are helpless. The rise in rates (sometimes as much as 40 percent) costs everyone - contractors, landlords, service people - and they pass the costs on to you.
The city performs outstanding service and recently purchased new garbage trucks and bins to serve its customers better. If the city considers using an outside vendor, then was the high cost of purchasing these items all for naught?
The city performs services that an outside vendor cannot give you. They will pick up and dispose of your items quickly (even large items with a sticker) when you call them. The outside vendor only does this on scheduled pick-up days (even if they miss a town, which has happened).
Why does one council member relentlessly advocate for an outside vendor and try to sway other alderpersons? Is it a self-serving motive? There are some council members that vote using reason and vote their conscience and what's in the best public interest of the citizens of Monroe.
Once the transfer station is closed, it will be forever gone - a great disservice to the community. Low tonnage of waste is a problem that needs to be considered in keeping the station open. Why can't small businesses have their garbage picked up by the city? Large businesses could not be handled by the city because of improper equipment and bins. This would be a solution worth considering.
What can you do to ensure you continue to get the best service you can and at rates that you can afford?
Contact every council person and let them know your desire to keep using the transfer station. If the council members truly listen to their constituents, it will make a difference.
Monroe
To the editor:
It is imperative that the Green County Transfer station remain open to serve the community. Hiring an outside vendor (which could close the transfer station) is not in the best interests of the citizens.
Hiring an outside vendor puts you at the mercy of that company who can raise their rates at will and since you are under contract, you are helpless. The rise in rates (sometimes as much as 40 percent) costs everyone - contractors, landlords, service people - and they pass the costs on to you.
The city performs outstanding service and recently purchased new garbage trucks and bins to serve its customers better. If the city considers using an outside vendor, then was the high cost of purchasing these items all for naught?
The city performs services that an outside vendor cannot give you. They will pick up and dispose of your items quickly (even large items with a sticker) when you call them. The outside vendor only does this on scheduled pick-up days (even if they miss a town, which has happened).
Why does one council member relentlessly advocate for an outside vendor and try to sway other alderpersons? Is it a self-serving motive? There are some council members that vote using reason and vote their conscience and what's in the best public interest of the citizens of Monroe.
Once the transfer station is closed, it will be forever gone - a great disservice to the community. Low tonnage of waste is a problem that needs to be considered in keeping the station open. Why can't small businesses have their garbage picked up by the city? Large businesses could not be handled by the city because of improper equipment and bins. This would be a solution worth considering.
What can you do to ensure you continue to get the best service you can and at rates that you can afford?
Contact every council person and let them know your desire to keep using the transfer station. If the council members truly listen to their constituents, it will make a difference.
