Letter: Opposing Waste Connections contract
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed plan to eliminate competition in Vail’s trash services by awarding an exclusive contract to Waste Connections. This move would be a disservice to the community and a direct attack on a long-standing, locally owned business that has faithfully served the residents of Vail for many years.
The family-run company currently at risk is more than just a service provider. These are people who were born and raised here, who raised their own families here, coached local sports, and have invested their lives in this community. Their business is rooted in relationships, accountability, and genuine care — values that cannot be replicated by a national corporation.
Handing over control of basic public services to a single corporation is not only bad policy — it’s un-American. I strongly oppose being forced to use a single, town-directed provider for trash services and will not support a system that removes my right to choose the company I do business with.
What message does this decision send? That the American Dream is expendable when a corporate bidder shows up with a lowball offer? That local families and businesses can be discarded without a second thought?
This proposal isn’t just economically unsound — it’s morally wrong. It threatens the fabric of our town and undermines everything Vail should stand for: community, independence, and support for local enterprise.
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I urge you to reconsider. Vail deserves better than a monopolized system that sacrifices a trusted local business for short-term gain and long-term consequences.
Matt Dyroff
Vail
