The solid waste division where I work charges $12.92 a month for refuse service. Now, before you start thinking that's a little high, know we also provide 25 trash bags per quarter, 25 recycle bags per quarter, and 5 yard waste bags per quarter. Not only that, but we DELIVER them to your house. Right on your front lawn. You don't even have to go to the store to get your trash bags (unless you run out and want extras).
So anyway, I get this old guy (OG) who calls me, and this is the conversation...
Me: City of _________________ Solid Waste Department, how can I help you?
OG: Yeah, I just got my utility bill and it said that you people are charging more for trash now.
Me: Yes sir, due to recent increases in gasoline and oil prices, we've had to charge more in order to continue providing the same level of service.
OG: Well, that's ridiculous.
Me: Sir?
OG: You all just raised prices 7 years ago!
Me: (silence while I collect myself) Yes sir, we did raise the rates seven years ago, and our costs have increased substantially since then.
OG: Well, I've lived here for twenty years and I don't think I should have to pay this much.
Me: I'm sorry you feel that way, sir. If you'd like, I can file a complaint and send it on to your city councilperson. (Trying not to laugh)
OG: No. Thanks for nothing. -click-
So anyway, I get this old guy (OG) who calls me, and this is the conversation...
Me: City of _________________ Solid Waste Department, how can I help you?
OG: Yeah, I just got my utility bill and it said that you people are charging more for trash now.
Me: Yes sir, due to recent increases in gasoline and oil prices, we've had to charge more in order to continue providing the same level of service.
OG: Well, that's ridiculous.
Me: Sir?
OG: You all just raised prices 7 years ago!
Me: (silence while I collect myself) Yes sir, we did raise the rates seven years ago, and our costs have increased substantially since then.
OG: Well, I've lived here for twenty years and I don't think I should have to pay this much.
Me: I'm sorry you feel that way, sir. If you'd like, I can file a complaint and send it on to your city councilperson. (Trying not to laugh)
OG: No. Thanks for nothing. -click-
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