The trash fee is scheduled to expire June 30, unless a new fee is approved by the City Council.
Springfield City Councilors voted 5-5 on a proposal by Mayor Domenic Sarno to extend the trash fee for two years, failing to give the proposal the majority it needed to be sent to the state Legislature for approval.SPRINGFIELD – Trash fee bills were mailed on Thursday to homeowners, covering the current fiscal year and any unpaid balances from the prior year.
The annual fee is $75 per trash bin, and is for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Payments in full are due within 30 days and no later than April 15.
The trash fee is scheduled to expire June 30, unless the City Council approves a new fee. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has proposed a new graduated bin system that, if approved, would charge a fee that varies depending on the size of the barrel.
This year’s bill is $75, unless the homeowner is qualified and approved for a discounted rate of $56.25.
Any delinquent balances due from fiscal 2010 also appear on the bill plus accrued penalties and interest. Payments made on or after March 2, may not be reflected on the bill.
Homeowners can call the city’s call center with questions at 3-1-1, or (413) 736-3111.