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<br /> Comprehensive Review of <br /> S olid W aste Collection and Disposal Options <br /> <br />v2.1 117 10/22/12 <br />Exhibit 8 -3. <br />Advantages and Disadvantages of PAYT Can Programs 13 <br /> <br />Advantages Disadvantages <br />Program revenues are relatively stable and <br />easier to forecast. <br />Potentially higher implementation costs if <br />providing containers/cans. <br />Collection carts/cans are compatible with <br />automated and semi-automated collection <br />vehicles. <br />Less incentive to reduce waste disposal as <br />customers have already subscribed to a fixed <br />volume and are inclined to fill up. <br />Containers may be labeled, tagged, or installed <br />with RFID chips for tracking, inventory, billing, <br />and enforcement. <br />Billing and tracking systems are relatively <br />more complex to manage various container <br />sizes. <br />Existing containers may be applicable for use. Storage and inventory systems and <br />infrastructure necessary to manage cans. <br /> Can programs do not transition as easily to <br />manage bulky waste and white goods. <br /> Customers may have difficulty selecting an <br />appropriate subscription level. <br /> Challenges with the number of containers a <br />customer may use and set-out for collection. <br /> <br />8.1.4 Hybrid P rograms <br />This is an approach to PAYT that typically blends any of the above rate structures. In this <br />system, households only pay for waste beyond a specified “base” set out volume. They pay a <br />fixed bill or a tax bill that entitles them to a first container, can, or bag (or set number of bags). <br />Then, additional waste is charged on a per bag, per sticker, or per cart system as described above. <br />The advantages and disadvantages of hybrid PAYT programs are presented in Exhibit 8-4. <br /> <br />13 “Analysis of Implementing a Pay-as-you-Throw”, R.W. Beck, May 11, 2005.