Hans Anderson was the only council member to oppose Orem City's new opt out recycling program.
call 801-229-7275 to opt out or go to www.orem.org by Friday July 20.
Prior to the new opt out program there were 6,400 Blue Cans in Orem. 4,700 residents have already
opted out, which leaves 7,800 residents who will receive a blue can they may not want or know
they are getting in Orem's new opt out recycling.
The blue cans are for newspapers, papers and plastic. If you get a surprise blue can, you will
be stuck with it for an entire year, and it is not free, there is an additional charge, of an undetermined
amount for the blue can.
I question the legality of requiring residents to keep the blue can they didn't want for an
entire year if they didn't realize they should opt out. This adds a can to many senior
citizens who don't have enough trash to fill the can they already have and who need
someone to help get their can to the curb.
The question could be asked: Why opt out for the blue can, but not the green waste cans?
"The green waste program for grass clippings, branches, and the like will continue to be an opt-in program. If you want a green waste can, please call and request one. If you don’t want one, you will not receive one." Orem City Mayor. Jim Evans Orem's Mayor explains opt out
"In an effort to boost the number of residents paying for curbside recycling, Provo City will soon be utilizing a shady business practice employed by credit card companies and television infomercials — the “opt-out” billing method. Under the opt-out plan, Provo City will automatically enroll all residents in their curbside recycling program and begin charging each household $4.75 per month, UNLESS the resident contacts the city and opts out of the program. Residents must opt-out by August 7. Service begins November 1." Keri Witte. Right View Mirror. Provo's Opt Out Recycling
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