Springfield Department of Public Works: Trash Fee FAQ

Trash Fee: Frequently Asked Questions

This information is provided to Springfield property owners as a convenient way to answer most commonly asked questions about the trash fee.

Trash Fee FAQ:

I thought the trash fee was invalidated by the court.
I thought the trash fee was invalidated by State legislation.
Is this a permanent fee?
How much is the trash fee?
Will this fee increase in the future?
Are there discounts from the fee?
When will I get the new bill?
When are the bills due?
What happens if I pay late?
What happens if I don’t pay the fee?
Why did the City take my trash bin away?
How can I pay for this fee?
Can I pay the trash fee quarterly or set up a payment plan?
Can I re-join the city trash program after I leave it?
The number of containers on my trash fee bill is incorrect.
I did not receive credit for the return of additional container(s).
I only received the discount on one (1) container.
I do not have city trash service at my property.
The name of the owner on the bill is incorrect.
Can I have the trash bill sent to a third party, who is not the primary owner?
The service location on the bill is incorrect.
The mailing address on the bill is incorrect.
When will my bill be adjusted?
My payment did not show on the bill.
Can I schedule the trash fee payment through an automated debit to my bank?
Can I add the trash fee payment to my bank’s existing real estate escrow account?
Do I have to pay the trash fee if my property is vacant?
Can I return any unwanted or unused containers?
Can I get a prorated bill?
Do I have to pay the trash fee if I live in a condominium or mobile home?
Will I be billed for containers assigned to my property, even if they are missing?
Can I deduct this fee from my taxes?
Who is responsible for paying the trash fee?
Do I have to pay if I have private trash collection?
Do I have to pay the fee if I rent?
How much do I pay if I have a 60-gallon container?
Do I have to pay for recycled items?
Does the fee include disposal of bulky items?
Will this fee change the way the trash is collected?
How can I report a problem with my bill?
How can I get more information?
Why did the City take my trash bin away?

Trash Fee:

Trash Fee Info
Trash Lien Information
Single Stream Pilot Program
Trash Fee FAQ
Mayor Sarno's Message
First Waste Reduction Action Plan (WRAP) Award Bestowed
Ask a Trash Fee Question

Trash Fee Forms

Trash Lien Dispute form

Trash Fee Change/Dispute form - use this new "all-in-one" form to do any or all of the following:

apply for a new 25% discount
dispute a bill
return additional bins you no longer need
replace missing / stolen / destroyed bin(s)
end the city's trash service
start the city's trash service

Page last updated: Friday, March 13, 2009 01:08 pm

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