Cities that charge for trash pickup floor me. That's a basic service that ought to be among the first things funded, right up there with fire and police. San Diego was smart when it put free trash pickup in its charter from the beginning. The politicians moan about it constantly, and would love to change it, but the city residents would roast them on a spit if they tried.
"free trash pickup"
Ummmm, gotta disagree with ya there.
I have a choice of 4 or 5 services. Denver has a choice of one: Denver City. They don't do a very good job, it being a government monopoly. I do not think trash pick up is in the same category as police or fire services.
Hmmmmmm. It ain't free my friend --- you're paying for it.