Bulk trash collection changes delayed
Automotive tires are among the items that would be accepted as part of the on-call bulk-trash collection program. Other items include household electronics, furniture, appliances, drain oil, antifreeze, construction material, bagged yard waste, automotive batteries and recyclable materials.
Proposed changes to Lake Geneva's bulk trash collection program could begin later than initially planned.
Representatives from Johns Disposal Service Inc. in Whitewater have proposed changing their collection program to an on-call system.
As part of the proposed changes, bulk trash collection would be available each week instead of during the second trash collection of each month.
Residents would be able to schedule which week they want their items collected by calling 262472-4700 or by sending an email message to office@johnsdisposal. Residents would be allowed one bulk trash collection a month.
John Disposal staff would still conduct citywide bulk collection during the first three months of the program to allow residents to become familiar with the changes.
John Disposal first presented plans for the on-call program to city officials in October.
Members of the Lake Geneva City Council's Public Works Committee were set to discuss and vote on the program during their Nov. 24 meeting, but Public Works Director Tom Earle announced that John Disposal officials had requested that discussion be postponed until June or July to allow more time to provide information to residents.
Alderwoman Catherine Stoodley said she had hoped the program could be approved and implemented earlier in the year to allow seasonal residents to become familiar with it.
"That kind of saddens me that we're going to put it off for six months," Stoodley said. "I would get it if it was within the first three months."
Alderman Joel Hoiland said he also would have liked the program to start before summer.
"It shouldn't take them that long to make the adjustments," Hoiland said.
Earle said he could meet with John Disposal officials about having the program discussed again in either February or March.
"I'm sure if I asked him to bring it back in February or March, he would be more than happy to do that," Earle said. "If that's what you would like, just let me know."
Stoodley said she is in favor of the program and would like to discuss it again sooner.
"Personally, I thought it was a really great idea," Stoodley said. "We hope they come back on a timely basis."
The Public Works Committee members unanimously voted to continue discussions about the program.
Some of the items that would be accepted as part of the on-call program include household electronic items, furniture, appliances, automotive tires, drain oil, antifreeze, construction material, bagged yard waste, automotive batteries and recyclable materials.
John Disposal has implemented an on-call program in about 30 other communities.
For more information, visit www.johnsdisposal.com.
