Experts say unit based pricing programs will work in any
community, whether the municipality or private sector hauls the waste. However, waste
haulers often object to switching from flat or unit rates to a pay as you throw concept of
pricing. MAP conducted focus groups of waste haulers to find out not only what the
for-profit waste collection sector think the risks, obstacles and barriers are, but also
what can be done about them.
This report is an accumulation of thoughts, opinions, ideas
and suggestions of small to mid-sized waste haulers. It presents their view point about
unit based pricing without judging or criticizing their perspective. 37 pgs., 1999.
