Meadowlakes residents raise stink over automated garbage collection

MEADOWLAKES — City leaders have rejected a proposal to automate the community’s garbage-collection service after residents raised concerns about larger containers.

But the decision not to change will come with a price hike, said trash company officials.

During the meeting Dec. 13, the City Council voted to extend the existing contract with Allied Waste Services, instead of an upgrade to automated collection.

Though the service remains the same, residents will see immediate rate hikes, raising the monthly rate for standard service from $16.92 to $18.13.