**Clinton Township to Settle $1M Dispute with Priority Waste Over Trash Service Failures**
*Clinton Township, MI* — In a move to resolve ongoing trash service issues, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees has agreed to pay Priority Waste over $1 million in withheld payments. The decision comes after months of frustrations from residents regarding late and missed trash pickups that prompted the township to cease payments based on contract stipulations.
Residents have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with Priority Waste, with many reporting that garbage collection delays had become a routine hassle. In response, the township enforced a provision in their contract authorizing the withholding of payments for each missed service, a strategy that now culminates in a significant financial settlement.
“Residents deserve reliable trash service,” said Township Supervisor Bob Cannon. “This agreement, while costly, is meant to alleviate the issues we’ve faced and to ensure our community receives the quality of service they expect and deserve.”
The agreed-upon settlement totals over $1.1 million, which is regarded as a discounted rate for the withheld payments. This compromise aims to foster long-term relations with Priority Waste while holding them accountable for their service failures.
In addition to the financial implications, the township is working with Priority Waste to implement improvements in service delivery. Cannon emphasized that the board is committed to ensuring that residents no longer face the inconvenience of missed pickups.
“The township is dedicated to improving operations and communication,” Cannon added. “We have made it clear to Priority Waste that our residents come first, and we expect them to uphold their end of the service agreement moving forward.”
As Clinton Township navigates this challenging chapter, both officials and residents are hopeful that this resolution will lead to a more reliable waste management system in the future.
