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Facts and Benefits of Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) Programs

1. Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) programs offer a uniform rate system for curbside collection based on volume. Residents pay only for the service they use, like any other utility. When people have an economic incentive to produce less trash, they put their waste on a diet.
   
2. Communicating the true costs for disposal, recycling, and composting is in the pubic interest. Fee for service for bulk waste collection, yardwaste, e -waste, organics, etc are easier to price at true costs with an educated public.
   
3. Making residents conscious of the cost of their waste also influences environmentally conscious decisions to reduce CO2 and conserve resources.
   
4. Pay-As-You-Throw programs reduce operating costs because less trash is generated, collected, transported and landfilled.
   
5. Low waste generators like singles, seniors, and seasonals save money. Residents who generate large amounts of waste have the option of purchasing additional bags, tags, or decals; or they can choose to recycle more and set out less.
   
6. Recycling rates can double: 200% increases in participation and set out amount are not uncommon.
   
7. Everyone in these tough times is looking for a deal. EPA surveys show average approval ratings over 80% after 6 months. Residents often surprise themselves at how little trash they generate with the incentive of "free" recycling and Pay-As-You-Throw.