08-28-2016, 06:28 PM
(08-28-2016, 04:09 PM)Elmira Guy Wrote: Is it not already the case though that the cities are not permitted to expand out into the townships? For example, is there not a green belt between Waterloo and Woolwich?
Seems to me that residents of the townships should be getting some sort of rebate seeing as they had their waste transfer stations shut down and are now being forced to bring all rubbish and yard waste (that can't be curbed) into Erb St landfill. I mention that as I see it as indicative of the view held by the region towards the townships. Less important, but still a good source of revenue even if the services being charged for are not made available.
I'm curious to see what others think. It will be quite indicative of how people view the townships and their residents
The idea of a “no waste transfer station” rebate based on township/city is questionable. For some residents of Wellesley, the Erb St. landfill is closer than it is for almost anybody in the City of Waterloo. A rational basis for such a rebate would have to be related to driving distance from the landfill, although I would accept straight-line distance as an acceptable compromise for practicality.