I don't mind a garbage fee if it's a per bag fee, but implementing a flat household fee for garbage collection is dumb.
One problem with the former is that people just litter or throw their bags in public trash cans (philly doesn't have too many), but the latter requires administration and enforcement bureaucracy. What will they do if people don't pay the bills?
I've lived places where they had a buck or two per special bag, like bright orange ones sold at places that sell such things. Worked fine.
