Manatee County residents frustrated with reduced trash services, commissioners vote

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County commissioners addressed complaints surrounding recent changes to the county’s trash service.

The county rolled out new, larger 96-gallon trash bins early last year. Then, in October, reduced curbside garbage pick ups from twice a week to once a week.

Now, garbage, yard waste and recycling are all picked up on the same day. In addition, bulk waste items need to be scheduled and come with a $59 fee…

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