The Haines Borough is looking at getting into the waste management business.
Assembly member Debra Schnabel recently submitted a draft solid waste management ordinance to the municipality’s commerce committee for consideration.
Her 17-page document proposes every residence, business, nonprofit, government and harbor slip holder in the borough either pay for curbside garbage collection or pay a lower rate to retain the ability to haul their own garbage.
Waste management in the Chilkat Valley is now…