The Haines Borough is taking steps to dump its involvement in garbage collection.
Haines Sanitation owner Tom Hall, who holds an exclusive contract with the borough to pick up garbage in the townsite, says the move may drive up costs instead of bringing them down. His 10-year contract expires April 30.
Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA), the state agency that governs utilities, has certified Haines Sanitation, also called Community Waste Solutions, to provide townsite service.…
