**Clinton Township Set to Pay Over $1 Million to Priority Waste Amid Trash Pickup Controversy**
Clinton Township, MI – In a significant financial move, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees has resolved to pay over $1.1 million to Priority Waste due to ongoing trash collection issues that left residents frustrated and fuming. The decision comes after months of complaints regarding late and missed garbage pickups, which prompted the township to withhold payments based on contract provisions.
Residents had voiced their dissatisfaction through numerous complaints about Priority Waste’s failure to adhere to service schedules. Many expressed concerns about their trash piling up, creating unsightly neighborhood conditions and prompting calls for immediate action. In an effort to hold the waste management company accountable, the township began withholding payments for each missed service, making it clear that such performance was unacceptable.
However, recent negotiations resulted in an agreement that has some residents scratching their heads. The Board of Trustees has now committed to paying back more than $1 million, albeit at a discounted rate, to Priority Waste, in what they describe as a “necessary step to ensure the continuation of services.” This agreement effectively allows Priority Waste to recover the funds previously withheld while promising improvements in service.
“We understand residents’ frustrations and are committed to ensuring the quality of service moving forward,” said township officials in a public statement following the vote. “This agreement reflects our responsibility to keep essential services running smoothly.”
Despite the promise of improvements, some residents remain skeptical, wondering if the agreement will truly resolve the underlying issues. For now, Clinton Township is left navigating the rocky road of waste management as it seeks to strike a balance between financial accountability and community satisfaction.
The fallout from this agreement will certainly be monitored closely as residents await a real change in trash service experiences.
