sanitation

The City of Syracuse is about to implement Phase Two of its uniform trash carts for automated trash pick-up

The city began phase one of its semi-automated trash collection system in early June. Crews began issuing warning stickers, then fines to violators who don't bag their trash before placing it in the cart, or leave bags outside the carts.

Residents began using the new trash carts June 5. The rollout has been nearly two years in the making.

The city is preparing to deliver large trash carts to about 6,800 residents in select neighborhoods as part of the first phase of the program. One of the big sticking points has been the feasibility of providing the carts to apartment buildings with up to 10 units.

The semi-automated sanitation program would change a city ordinance, and limit trash service to properties with up to three units.

About 10,000 carts will be delivered to households this spring in certain neighborhoods.

The Walsh administration wants to spend $577,000 on a one-year agreement with Waste Management of New York to perform automated collections in specific neighborhoods.

City of Syracuse residents continues to deal with delays in trash-collection and lack of cleanliness. The Syracuse Common Council could soon launch a new pilot program to help combat these looming problems.

The City of Syracuse is looking to change some of its trash collection practices by eliminating service to larger apartment buildings. Current ordinance…