3/12/01
What is
Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT)?
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Questions And Answers
This set of questions-and-answers was developed by the Lexington Solid Waste Action Team (SWAT). It is intended to serve as a resource for helping people understand the Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) concept.
Caveat: The information provided by the SWAT in this document should not be viewed as official statements of Town policy or plans. In particular, assumptions regarding the details of the PAYT program that will be implemented in Lexington are subject to change as program planning proceeds to completion.
CONTENTS
• EFFECT ON THE WASTE STREAM
• EFFECT ON WASTE DISPOSAL COSTS AND TAXES
• HOW TO USE TAGS AND LABELS
• HOUSEHOLDS WITH SPECIAL SITUATIONS
• ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS
• CONCERNS AND FEARS
• ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES
• MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS
• FOR MORE INFORMATION
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