Batavians must take out their own trash

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) - Come June 1st, people living in the City of Batavia will have to get rid of their own garbage.

The City Council has signed off on a plan to extend the city's garbage collection contract with Genesee ARC until May 31st after residents rose up in anger over a proposed contract with an out-of-state contractor.

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But after the extension ends, it will be up to residents to get rid of their garbage by taking it to the transfer station in the town or by contacting a private service.