FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Jun 28, 2012 1:46pm
Has your trash bill gone up a lot? (Belly's dumpster diving thread started me thinking) I pay mine every two months, and it goes up about $2 every time. On 7/2010 I was paying $58. My last bill was $73. :thumbdown: I don't know what other options I have, but I think I'm going to start shopping around...
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 28, 2012 2:15pm
From the time I bought my house in 2003 to now my trash cost has probably doubled.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jun 28, 2012 2:25pm
Trash, Water and Sewage are all in one bill.</SPAN>
I would have to look at the break down but you’re right it seem to go up. I pay around $90.00 to $120.</SPAN>00 per month
I always ask the question how they measure the cost of sewage. It’s just a random figure or what?</SPAN>
So between the sewage and trash they can do whatever and unless someone ask they keep raising the price. </SPAN>
I would have to look at the break down but you’re right it seem to go up. I pay around $90.00 to $120.</SPAN>00 per month
I always ask the question how they measure the cost of sewage. It’s just a random figure or what?</SPAN>
So between the sewage and trash they can do whatever and unless someone ask they keep raising the price. </SPAN>
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Jun 28, 2012 2:27pm
My understanding on the cost of sewage is they base it on your water usage. (It used to piss my grandpa off because he had a big garden and a big water bill to go with it. He didn't think he should have a big sewage bill too because most of it went into his garden.)Belly35;1214032 wrote:Trash, Water and Sewage are all in one bill.
I would have to look at the break down but you’re right it seem to go up. I pay around $90.00 to $120.00 per month
I always ask the question how they measure the cost of sewage. It’s just a random figure or what?
So between the sewage and trash they can do whatever and unless someone ask they keep raising the price.
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Jun 28, 2012 2:35pm
$54 per quater to $120 in 18 years, which if my calculations are correct, is an inflation rate of just over 4%.
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Jun 28, 2012 2:37pm
In some places, you can meter such water separately, and not be charged for the sewer portion. I think you have to pay for the meter and associated plumbing, though.FatHobbit;1214035 wrote:My understanding on the cost of sewage is they base it on your water usage. (It used to piss my grandpa off because he had a big garden and a big water bill to go with it. He didn't think he should have a big sewage bill too because most of it went into his garden.)
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jun 28, 2012 2:41pm
Moved into new house in 2007 since that time my water, sewer, and trash (combined bill) has gone up a little over 20%.
mcburg93
Posts: 3,167
Jun 28, 2012 2:41pm
Two years ago ours were 38 now is 67.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jun 28, 2012 2:47pm
Our trash service is separate from sewage and water.
At the local grocery you buy certain bags to put your trash in and put out by the curb. They are a little more expensive than other bags but I guess this way you pay for what you discard indstead of a flat fee.
At the local grocery you buy certain bags to put your trash in and put out by the curb. They are a little more expensive than other bags but I guess this way you pay for what you discard indstead of a flat fee.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 28, 2012 3:31pm
Trash still only $12.50 a month (after cleaning out my garage I really got my money's worth)
The water/sewer bill is awful IMO. The sewer bill is based on your water usage and is pretty much double the water bill. So if my water bill is $30, the sewer is $60 and totaling $90 per month.
The water/sewer bill is awful IMO. The sewer bill is based on your water usage and is pretty much double the water bill. So if my water bill is $30, the sewer is $60 and totaling $90 per month.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jun 28, 2012 3:36pm
Ouch.Ironman92;1214108 wrote:Trash still only $12.50 a month (after cleaning out my garage I really got my money's worth)
The water/sewer bill is awful IMO. The sewer bill is based on your water usage and is pretty much double the water bill. So if my water bill is $30, the sewer is $60 and totaling $90 per month.
Our sewer and water is billed quarterly. It is around $110 every three months which isnt bad