The privatization of trash collection west of Yonge street will have a positive effect on all garbage pickup, east and west. That includes South Bayview and areas around it. With private collection to the west, it will be much less likely that city workers to the east will cause a work stoppage. But even if they do, the presence of private collection in place to the west will be a distinct advantage to homeowners. It will be possible for example to simply move your garbage to a pickup point on the other side of Yonge St and have it removed immediately. No more garbage piles in the parks. It remains to be seen how the new system will work but it seems to offer a chance for more efficient and functional garbage collection. The vote incidentally was 32 to 13 in favour.
