Cost estimates for bulk collection options
| Option 1 (Curbside collection, in house) | Option 2 (Curbside collection, contracted) | Option 3 (User fee with Option 1) | Option 3 (User fee with Option 2) | Option 4 (Big Bin) *Sat. only event*Costs are per event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Costs: | |||||
| Contract Price | $140,000 | $140,000 | $8,050 | ||
| Tipping Fee | $77,000 | $77,000 | $77,000 | $77,000 | $2,733 |
| Labour/Benefits | $146,600 | $146,600 | $4,256 | ||
| WSIB Costs | $24,000 | $24,000 | |||
| Advertising/signage/printing | $500 | ||||
| Incremental Costs | $247,600 | $217,000 | $247,600 | $217,000 | $15,539 |
| Less: Overtime | ($8,000) | ($8,000) | |||
| Net Incremental Operating Costs | $239,600 | $217,000 | $239,600 | $217,000 | $15,539 |
| Less: User Fee (Option 3) | ($180,000) | ($180,000) | |||
| Net Incremental Operational Cost with User Fee Option | $239,600 | $217,000 | $59,600 | $37,000 | $15,539 per event |
The current illegal dump site budget is set at $76,388 per year and is used to clean up municipal properties and the public right of way.