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Village of Elmira Heights (population 4097)

Name of service/government operation: Refuse Collection

Form of sharing: They pick up the refuse for the Village

Services affected: Refuse Collaection

Partners: City of Elmira

Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): To keep cost down for garbage collection

What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? There is a contract for a certain number of years

Benefits: Keeps the cost to the residents and maintains community harmony.

Impact on budget: Cost savings

Impact on service: The City of Elmira does a fine job for the Village, minimal complaints from residents.

Key contact: Jean Cazorla, Village of Elmira Heights Supt of Public Works