Bedford to Talk Cleanup Days

This year's spring cleanup days are slated for May 2, 3 and 4, but rising refuse removal costs and a town-wide carting discussion could have an impact on the event's continuation.

That's according to this letter from Kevin Winn, Bedford's commissioner of public works. The event—which drew tons of local folks last year and coincided with the Bedford Village Chowder and Marching Club tag sale—is on the agenda for tonight's town board meeting.

"The total revenue from the event in 2012 was $8,346, and total expense was $33,390," Winn writes to town officials. "The event has the additional benefit of roadside garbage cleanup, but the costs far outweigh the revenue."

Proof of Bedford residency is required. Rates will likely remain at 2012 levels:

• $25 per carload
• $60 per pickup truck load
• $115 for small dump trucks (<6 yd)
• $230 and up for large dump trucks (>6 yd)

Other items on the docket for the town board include an information session for Roosevelt Drive private well owners on a whether to join the town water district and its brand-new filtration plant as well as two retirements: custodian William G. Jordan and parking enforcement officer Bernard R. Roberts.  

Find the agenda here.