Waste collection will soon change for nearly 187,000 residences and businesses in unincorporated Manatee County.
Starting Oct. 6, household garbage collection will change from twice per week to once per week.County officials say the changes are necessary to respond to the changing methods of waste companies and rising costs. The changes affect only residents living in unincorporated Manatee County.
Government Relations Director for Manatee County Government Stephanie Garrison said the collection method will condense residents’ waste collection days. Garrison explained it as, “one simple day for everything.”…