After refusing to pay, owners say collections became irregular, causing pile-ups of rubbish
Garbage accumulates around some Piedra Barrenada restaurants. Photo: Courtesy.
Héctor Ruiz Mejía (Jocotepec).- Restaurant owners in the Piedra Barrenada tourist area have complained that, after they refused to pay more for garbage collection, pickups became “irregular and infrequent.”
At a meeting on May 31, members of the restaurateurs’ association, Prestadora de Servicios de Piedra Barrenada A.C., complained that about one month ago the Government of Jocotepec imposed higher charges for garbage pickup.
The association, representing at least 12 restaurateurs, said that after they refused to pay the charge, garbage collection became irregular and less and less frequent, causing an accumulation of garbage around their businesses.
They said it was unfair, since the collection service was the only benefit they received from the municipality.
“We pay all our taxes on time (and) this was the only thing that the City Council supported us with,” said one restaurateur at the meeting, who requested anonymity to «avoid problems.»
The restaurateurs also suggested that charges for pickups should be based on the amount of garbage each establishment generated, arguing that some restaurants generate much more than others.
Despite their disagreements with the municipality, members of the association said they are willing to pay «a fair contribution.»
They said that a solution should be found, expressing concern about the impact of the recent garbage pile-ups on Lakeside tourism, in one of the best-known restaurant areas of Jalisco.
Translated by Alan Ferguson
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