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Voice Survey: Do You Want To Keep Scott Waste At Same Price or Are You Interested In Options?8/9/2022  by: Darren Doyle A discussion was held at Monday's Edmonson County Fiscal Court meeting about either renewing the contract for county trash pick up with Waste Connections, formerly known as Scott Waste, or for looking for other options. We were contacted by District 1 Magistrate Mark Meeks, who is seeking feedback from the public on the situation. A renewal with Scott Waste's current contract would guarantee that they could not raise their prices by more than 3% per year; however, many residents are dissatisfied with the service they receive from the trash company. There are multiple scenarios that are possible, should the fiscal court decide changes need to be made. The first is to simply renew the contract and continue with the same as things have been since 2008. Waste Connections would be the sole trash collection provider for all of Edmonson County at the current rate, with the possibility of a maximum annual 3% cost of living increase per year. The second, is for the county to open up bids to any and all trash collection companies; however, it's possible that another company--including Waste Connections--to submit a higher bid than what county residents are currently paying. It's also possible that Waste Connections could submit the lowest bid while raising prices from where they are now. It's also possible that with another company, the countywide cleanup would be discontinued, as SW/WC provides all the dumpster services for the annual event in their current agreement. The third option would be to allow individual residents to utilize any company they wish that agrees to provide trash collection at their address for whatever price is charged by the company. With this option, the county would no longer be part of Kentucky's Waste Management Plan, which requires one sole trash collection provider. This would mean the county would no longer receive a franchise fee from one sole provider (approx. $50K per year), and they would also lose grants for the litter abatement program (approx $28K/yr) and the annual tire amnesty program ($4K/yr). There would also be no oversight on individual companies; however, many would argue that Scott Waste has none or not enough now, as the sole provider. The Edmonson Voice is conducting a trash collection survey; the results of which will be shared with county officials. Please take the very short survey below: THIS SURVEY HAS ENDED. CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS 
18 Comments
Penny Huddleston
8/9/2022 05:56:15 pm
I would like to pick my own company. Scott has not been good for us..
Mark Wardlow
8/9/2022 06:19:26 pm
Put performance measures into contract to make them financially responsible 8/9/2022 06:27:54 pm
What good is it going to do to get another pick-up service with a binding contract if they are not made to up hold their end of the contract!!!
Neal Meredith
8/9/2022 06:45:00 pm
Not satisfied with Scott waste at all
Bethany Stewart
8/9/2022 06:50:00 pm
I am not satisfied with the waste services we have now. They are not dependable but expect there money when bill is due regardless if there service! I want to see what other options are out there!
Floyd Houston
8/9/2022 07:07:03 pm
We’ve gone as long as three weeks in a row without pick up (not lately). 8/9/2022 07:09:07 pm
I realize Scott Waste has problems getting workers. I can understand them being late from time to time. What I do not understand is when I call them three times about my trash can lid being off and am told they will refer problem and nothing happens.
William Thompson
8/9/2022 07:13:52 pm
Only picking up trash about 50% of the time.
Carol Richards
8/9/2022 07:31:26 pm
If we could just get some consistency I would be happy
John Martin
8/9/2022 07:34:03 pm
It should be about quality of service, not just price. In my business it would be very rare to only have one vendor. I would definitely have a primary and secondary service. Current service should be unacceptable.
James L Vincent
8/9/2022 08:30:49 pm
I have not had any problems with Scott waste. However I am sure they have had problems keeping employees like everyone else has had since Covid-19 hit us. I believe as a company they have done the best they could considering the problems we have all faced. I don’t believe any other company could have done any better. Sometimes you need to leave well enough alone.
Steve parsley
8/10/2022 07:45:49 am
Price too high, service poor but no guarantee of improvement with another company. Need penalty for failure to perform as agreed.
Brenda Darnell
8/10/2022 09:12:11 am
I am new to Edmonson County. I have lived here nearly 7 weeks. We paid before we even moved in to our house. I still don't even have a trash can yet not to mention any service. Please cancel or not renew any contract with their company. I don't mind paying if someone will do the job.
Jennifer
8/10/2022 10:37:41 am
We need a new trash collection company
A J Johnson
8/10/2022 01:15:19 pm
Scott Waste has done a excellent for us.
Jason Childress
8/11/2022 02:11:55 am
Yes I’m happy with them
Joyce Vincent
8/11/2022 10:09:36 am
As far as I know we haven’t had a problem with Scott’s. I’m satisfied with them. They have been a day or two late at times but that is no problem with for us.
Kevin Davis
8/11/2022 11:09:07 am
Please stop using Scott waste, they never pick up on time and if they do pick up it’s late. Thursday delivery could be form Thursday to Monday… I call and complain because they won’t even pick up all the trash. I’ve went as far as to pay for a 2nd service and they still don’t get it all. I call to complain and once they find out it’s Edmonson County they’re rude and no help. Please put a stop to this madness… I’m paying for double service and still can’t get a decent pick. HELP EDMONSON COUNTY WE DONT HAVE TO STAND FOR THIS!!!!!!!! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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