The debate over pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) garbage is not over.
Saskatoon city council approved the new waste management program by a slim 6-5 vote on Nov. 19.
PAYT would mean homeowners would pay a monthly fee based on the size of their garbage bin instead of through property taxes.
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Coun. Darren Hill, who voted in favour of PAYT, said he is now withdrawing his support.
He gave a notice of motion Tuesday night, indicating he wants to return garbage to a property tax funded model.
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Hill said he has come across new information that shows garbage as a utility would hurt low income households.
A new vote will be held at the Dec. 17 city council meeting.
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