News Release from: City of Gresham
GARBAGE AND YARD DEBRIS CARTS ROLLING OUT - CARTS WILL MAKE THEIR DEBUT DURING SATURDAY'S TEDDY BEAR PARADE
Posted: September 26th, 2012 8:39 AM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-09/1046/57984/New_Wheeled_Carts.jpg (New wheeled carts will arrive in October)
Gresham, Ore. - New garbage and yard debris carts will start rolling out to Gresham residents on Oct. 1. The carts replace cans as the City moves to a fully-automated cart system for garbage, yard debris and recycling. Distribution of approximately 20,000 carts is expected to last through October.
"With a fully carted system, weekly garbage and yard debris collection is more efficient, safer for customers and workers and has long-term benefits including keeping rates low," said Steve Fancher, Gresham's Environmental Services Director.
The new carts will make their debut in the 30th Annual Teddy Bear Parade on Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. in historic downtown Gresham. Marchers will demonstrate the ease of handling the new carts as they push, pull and drum the new carts along the parade route.
In June, Council approved moving to a fully carted system citywide, replacing customer-owned cans with hauler-provided carts at no additional cost to the customer. The approval also lowered garbage rates for all Gresham residents on Aug. 1, with reductions ranging from 25 cents to $4.45 per month depending on the level of service.
Residents may use their old garbage and yard debris cans for extra set outs at $3 each for yard debris extras and $4.10 for extra garbage. Residents can recycle their old cans at Far West Fibers at 12820 N.E. Marx St., 503-643-9944.
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