The Federal Trade Commission has been made aware of irregularities in the mandatory garbage program with Allied Waste and Jefferson City. The main concern is the provision making Allied Waste tjhe only garbage company on record. Is this considered to be a monopoly?
If you feel the contract with Allied waste and the city is indeed unfair (in violation of the Clayton Act) then please contact the Federal Trade Commision at 1-877-382-4357.
The more individuals who contact them, the faster they will act.
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I want to know if it is legal for Allied Waste to bill for three months in advance. Other utilities and businesses do not have the same privilege. This gives Allied Waste the use of our money for three months interest free. In the case of single-family dwellings, they get around a half-million dollars and haven't raised a finger to earn it. Is this legal? Some states require interest to be paid on escrow. Isn't this similar and shouldn't they be required to pay for that privilege?
ReplyDeleteI went to the Attorney General's Office for guidance as to where I might look for laws regarding this topic. They sent me to Consumer Affairs, who sent me to the Missouri Bar, who told me to check with the City Attorney. I figured that would only result in doing whatever on does "up a rope."
Jerry Knollmeyer,
ReplyDeleteThe citizens against this mandatory garbage issue are claiming that the contract between Allied Waste and the city violates the Clayton Act.
If you really feel strongly about this--and it sounds like you do--go to the city council meeting Tuesday evening at 6 and testify against it. Allied Waste is supposed to give their report.