At the August 5th Clifton City Council meeting, a proposal was presented to reduce residential garbage collection from twice a week to once a week, reduce bulk pickup to every other week, and introduce an additional fee for bulk collection.

For Clifton families—particularly larger households and families with many children—once-a-week garbage collection is not sufficient. Household waste accumulates quickly, and when garbage sits for extended periods, it leads to overflowing cans, unpleasant odors, and increased attraction of insects, rodents, and other wildlife, which affects sanitation and overall quality of life. This concern is especially felt by residents living near cemeteries where wildlife activity is higher.

Clifton residents already pay substantial property taxes and have long relied on twice-weekly garbage collection as an important municipal service. Many residents would find it difficult to adjust to reduced sanitation services alongside additional fees for bulk pickup.

We, the undersigned, respectfully ask the Clifton City Council to maintain twice-weekly garbage collection and regular bulk pickup without additional charges to residents. We also request that the City Council hold a public meeting before any final decision is made, allowing Clifton residents an opportunity to share their perspectives and discuss how these proposed changes will affect our families and neighborhoods.

Please add your name in support of keeping Clifton clean, healthy, and affordable for our families.