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May 14, 2009 :: Legislative
Dumpster Tax Approved
After tabling the vote on the City's new tax of private metal waste containers in late April, the Chicago City Council approved the so-called "Dumpster Tax" on Thursday, May 14. It is important to note, however, that the approved fees represent a decrease from the originally-introduced ordinance.
Alderman voted 36-10 to approve the new, scaled-back tax that will result in fees of $51 (compared to $80) for small businesses, $492 for high rise building owners ($780) and $189 ($300) for the typical restaurant. Of the 10 "no" votes, one was
With more than 75,000 containers citywide, the City of