Letter to the editor: Garbage problems in New Kensington

Regarding the article “New Kensington considering dumping garbage hauler as residents’ complaints pile up” (July 21, TribLIVE): Complaints are coming in about the new garbage hauler. Councilman Todd Mentecki said no one has told him they wouldn’t be willing to pay more, $3, $4 or $5 a month, to get better service.

I for one would not be willing to pay more. We currently pay $78.13 quarterly, about $26.05 monthly, or $6.50 weekly. The increase mentioned would add $9 to $15 more per quarter to our garbage bill. I, a senior citizen on a fixed income, on average have one bag of garbage a week. That means I am currently paying approximately $6.50 per week for one bag of garbage to be taken away. City council should keep after County Hauling to do the job it contracted to do, and to do it right.

Citizens of New Kensington, if you agree with me and don’t want an increase in your garbage bill, contact any councilman and let him know how you feel.

Alice Campbell

New Kensington