City of Reno, Nev., to Survey Waste Management Customers

The Reno, Nev., City Council has voted unanimously to begin a regular review of the city’s franchise contract with Waste Management. Under the current agreement, Waste Management handles all recycling in Reno and the surrounding Washoe County.

As part of the review, members of the public will be allowed to provide input regarding the services they like and dislike. Some people, like Cube Services Vice President Mark McKinnon, think having options other than Waste Management could be better for the city.

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McKinnon believes his company and others should have options other than Waste Management when disposing recyclables. He says it would not only be better for costs, but it would also create some competition.

"Come up with a solution that allows these small haulers to do their job as well and that everybody can compete for the same business and sharpen each other,” said McKinnon.

This periodic review is merely a survey that will ask for the public's feedback about Waste Management services. In no way does this change the franchise agreement with the city.

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