if trash were privatized how would that affect the operation of the city Incinerator?
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if trash were privatized how would that affect the operation of the city Incinerator?
I would assume that the incinerator will continue unless there is a landfill available to put the stuff. The contract and RFP could very well include either the incinerator or a landfill. Its probably too early to be discussing things to that level. Wither way its not a good choice. Pick your poison!
In the bad cases, I doubt that the Unions are 'just there to leech'. I think the Union's are simply using the powers granted them by the laws, and of course they are now using their political power to elect friendly 'management'. I don't think you can blame them for doing this. In fact, I think they have an obligation to their members to do so.
Trash collection services involve a lot more than just collecting trash. While the consensus seems to be that the actual service is good, there's a lot more to it than that. There are also issues like payroll, accounting, maintenance, management, etc. that the city of Detroit has not proven they can do efficiently. And with less efficiency comes a higher price for the residents. Bids from companies should be allowed; let the public see if Detroit's city collection service can compete with the private sector price-wise.