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Hazelwood Residents Benefit from New Allied Contract Approved by City Council
The Hazelwood City Council approved a new solid waste and recycling contract with Allied Waste Services which took effective on Nov. 1. As part of this agreement, Allied began delivering free 95-gallon trash containers to all one- and two-family residences last week in preparation of automated residential pick-up of trash and recycling beginning at the first of the month.
To implement this automated collection process, Allied will be using trucks with mechanical arms that lift the containers and deposit the debris into a trash/recycling compacter. The new 95-gallon trash containers are constructed with durable plastic, wheels and a lid to make them sturdy enough to withstand the constant handling.
Residents should place both of their carts, trash and recycling, at the curb before 6 a.m. on pick-up day. The containers need to be at least one foot from the curb or edge of street, and at least three feet away from all other objects.
Because Allied is providing new trash containers, Hazelwood residents will no longer need to purchase their own. Those who are currently renting a cart from Allied for trash will no longer receive a bill for it.
Hazelwood residents are urged to continue using their 65-gallon recycling cart for recyclable materials. Any residents having problems with their existing recycling container can request a larger size automated recycling container for free by contacting Allied’s Customer Service at (636) 947-5959.
Another benefit to Hazelwood residents is a decrease in their monthly fee for solid waste and recycling curbside services.
Instead of paying the current rate of $17.79, their rate will drop to $14.79 – a $3 discount starting Nov. 1. Also, the senior/disabled rate will be reduced to $7.40 per month.
In order to qualify for this 50% senior discount, Hazelwood residents must be at least 62 years of age or older. The same discount is available to Head of Household residents who are 100% disabled and can verify this with documentation from Social Security. Forms needed for the discount are available at the Public Works Office in Hazelwood’s City Hall, 414 Elm Grove.
Applicants must bring the following documentation with them: 1) a copy of their driver’s license that confirms birth date, name and address; or 2) documentation proving 100% disability from the Social Security Administration.
Allied’s new contract with the City of Hazelwood also calls for going to once a week service.
“In an effort to promote recycling, there is a growing trend to conserve resources. Not only would this help reduce the frequency of collections in our community, but also it would lower the rate of wear and tear on the City’s infrastructure with fewer trucks on the road. In addition, it would enhance the beauty of our neighborhoods by reducing the amount of trash containers sitting out by the curb on a daily basis,” said David C. Stewart, PE/CPM, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, City of Hazelwood.
A map showing the trash/recycling collection days and the streets assigned to the new pick-up routes can be found on the City’s website at “www.hazelwoodmo.org” in the “Allied Trash/Recycling Services” section. More details about other optional services can be found there as well.
