City Council calls special session next week to discuss solid-waste-fee discount
Memphis' Chielf Operating Officer Doug McGowen says that just because a public service is provided late doesn't mean some people should get a discount while others pay full price. (Andrew J. Breig/Daily Memphian file)
The proposed discount would be in "Area E" – parts of Cordova and Hickory Hill where Waste Pro, the contractor for the city, has been falling behind in garbage collection.
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