Some Binghamton residents have found it tougher to buy "official" city garbage bags because of recent store closings. Binghamton has been using the bag system for more than three decades. Supporters of the plan said it was designed to charge people for the amount of garbage they actually generate.
According to the city website, medium and large bags are sold at most grocery stores and retail pharmacies. City councilmember Hadassah Mativetsky, who represents the 5th District, is concerned about the easy availability of the so-called "blue bags. Mativetsky said a listing she found of stores selling the official city garbage bags was not up-to-date. She said it included stores that no longer exist. She told WNBF News that she's been working to recruit more retailers to consider stocking the blue bags to make it easier for residents to buy them.
Official Binghamton garbage bags may be purchased online through Amazon. For breaking news and updates on developing stories, follow BinghamtonNow on Twitter. Bob Joseph Published: January 27, Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. A blue "official" garbage bag on Prospect Street in Binghamton on January 27, Enter your number to get our free mobile app.
