Contracts

City officials allege that Sioux Falls Sanitation has stopped picking up its contracted customers’ trash.

FCR is asking the court to allow it to terminate its agreement with MIRA without penalty and to be awarded monetary damages.

Council members denied the request, saying residents have asked for a contract that separates yard waste and recognizes its environmental benefit.

Eight business groups distributed a letter to council members on June 3 urging them to “refrain from endorsing or sponsoring legislation introduced last week.”

New York City Council Member Antonio Reynoso’s proposed legislation would divide the city into at least 20 commercial waste zones with each zone serviced by one carter.

Under the new plan, residents would be able to put out seasonal yard waste for curbside collection and larger households could request three carts instead of two.

Stock truck program aims to help alleviate issues caused by delays in the production and delivery of new garbage trucks.