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Under the proposal, the flat trash rate would include 52 stickers for residents to put on 32-gallon trash containers or bags. Extra stickers could be bought for $3 each if residents need to throw away more trash or toss larger items like couches that require several stickers.
Supporters say the plan would encourage people to recycle, but opponents worry that those trying to avoid fees would simply dump trash around the city.
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