I am in a homeowners association or a multi-family complex, and not enrolled in the Town’s waste program. How does this affect me?

Multi-family buildings with eight residential units or more are not required to participate in the Town waste program, although they can voluntarily join. In March 2020, the Town of Erie Board of Trustees approved Ordinance 15-2020 to expand the Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) rate system to all residential areas in Erie. This ordinance affects waste haulers who operate in Erie. All waste haulers are required to submit documentation showing compliance as part of the Town’s licensing regulations, which provide for the following:

    Curbside service with pricing based on volume, with a 32-gallon minimum size and increasing increments (e.g. 32-, 64-, and 96-gallon sizing).

    Provision for unlimited recycling service to be included in the total monthly cost.

    Curbside composting collection is offered to all residents.

    All haulers who provide hauler service to Erie residents must be licensed in Erie. Additional licensing requirements such as reporting of overall diversion of materials, equipment standards, and proof of insurance.



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1. Why would Erie want to organize a single hauler system?
2. Why does Erie have a Pay-As-You-Throw system?
3. How do the fees for this program work?
4. How much will this new service cost?
5. How will I be billed for service?
6. I am in a Homeowner’s Association, is my house included in the program?
7. I am in a homeowners association or a multi-family complex, and not enrolled in the Town’s waste program. How does this affect me?
8. Can I still contract with another company for service?
9. What day will my trash be picked up?
10. Can I discontinue service if I am moving or my home is vacant?
11. What is accepted in my recycling cart?
12. What is accepted in my composting cart?
13. Who should I contact to inquire about the Pay-As-You-Throw Single Hauler Plan?