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Reminder to Commercial Customers:
Commercial tipping fees will increase to $128 per ton on January 1, 2010. This is phase 2 of the phased increase in rates that began on July 1, 2009. These are interim rates that have been approved by the District Court and are being phased in by the Receiver in keeping with the requests of the Guam Chamber of Commerce and our commercial customers. The third and final increase in this three-step phased increase will occur on July 1, 2010 when rates will increase to $156 per ton. We appreciate the understanding of our customers as these important adjustments in tipping fees are implemented in order to achieve a long-term environmentally sound solid waste program for Guam.
Introducing Guam’s New Trash Collection Service
Keeping Guam clean and beautiful now—and for future generations
Beginning in late summer and continuing into 2010, the Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD) will transition to a cart-based system for residential trash collection.
This new system will provide new convenience for customers, reduce risk of injury for collection crews, and introduce modern efficiencies into Guam’s solid waste system. The new system also will help Guam become cleaner and greener.
Residents (both current and new SWMD customers) in single family homes and apartments of four (4) units or less with ample space for carts will need to register with the SWMD for trash service and a new covered, rolling trash cart.
For more information:
Check here for registration information, and complete information about the new collection service.
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