PORTAGE, Mich. (WOOD) — All trash in the city of Portage will now be picked up by one company, after city council voted to streamline the process.
Waste Management bidded the lowest price and was awarded a five-year contract with Portage, the city said. The company will begin citywide services starting March 1.
Portage said moving to a single-hauler system will make services simpler and reduce costs for most households. WM will charge each home a $14.04 monthly service fee, which includes the ability to schedule the collection of one curbside bulk item to be collected each week…