Has anyone used other trash services in City of Rochester, NY? I looking more specifically into a Commercial Property (4 family apartment) where trash is not part of property taxes and you pay quarterly bill? Am looking for more cost effective system to bring down trash cost. I have switched from 4 trash bins to 2 trash bins in City of Rochester to cut cost in half. Through the City it costs $33.69 per month per trash tote container + recycle tote.

After speaking to City of Rochester rep Liz and Jennifer; they state:

* All Inclusive Service (Trash container, Recycle container, Bag on Side, Couch, etc) with out notice or additional charge.

* Do not have a service agreement which does not tie you into any length of time.

* Rates with them have been stable over last 6 years. They had an increase of 3%. They typically increased annually in June. They should go up up 1% this year.

Curious to know do other companies raise fees down the road or have other add on costs that add up? I did a search on Google and found two companies who offer service. Any insight would be appreciated if you have used alternative services as other investors may benefit from finding a way to reduce trash costs or any operating expense as we are in the business to find ways to make more money.

1. Boon and Son (http://www.boonandsonsinc.com/) offers $22.95 per month fee with collection weekly on their website.

2. Suburban Disposal (http://www.suburbandisposal.com/residential_service.html).