Trash talk continues in Manatee County

After hearing steady complaints from residents, Manatee County is revisiting its garbage contracts with Waste Pro and Waste Management.

“The problem we have here is that the prior board made a decision that one size fits all, and it just doesn’t work in all of the districts,” Commissioner Bob McCann said. “We have to find something that serves the public.”

Commissioners discussed the topic with Director of Utilities Patrick Shea during the Jan. 27 commission meeting and directed him to return to the next meeting on Feb. 10 with prices for twice a week pickups and large item pickups that don’t include a $59 fee per item…

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