Why do I have a separate account for my yard waste?

You have a separate account number for your yard waste service primarily due to tax requirements and billing regulations.

 

Here is the simple reason for the separation:

• Taxable vs. Non-Taxable Service: Your standard trash and recycling collection is subject to applicable taxes. In contrast, in many municipalities, yard waste collection is a non-taxable service.
• Billing Separation: To ensure compliance with state and local tax laws, our billing system is required to keep the services separate. By maintaining distinct accounts, we can correctly apply taxes to your normal service while ensuring that no taxes are charged on your yard waste service.

 

This separate account system is an internal mechanism that ensures accurate and compliant billing for all services you receive.