Belize City Residents Divided Over Garbage Collection Fee

News Five conducted a Facebook poll, and it has revealed a near-even split among Belize City residents regarding the idea of a garbage collection fee. The poll asked, “If you are living in Belize City, would you support paying a garbage collection fee?” Participants could answer with a simple “yes” or “no.” Out of seven hundred and forty-eight respondents, three hundred and ninety-eight, or fifty-three percent, said they would support the fee, while three hundred and fifty, or forty-seven percent, opposed the idea. The poll also sparked a lively debate among users, with some offering conditional support and others suggesting alternative solutions. One user commented, “If it’s picked up on time and the city is kept clean.” Another expressed opposition, stating, “City council services that EVERYONE receives should be paid for via property tax.” As we reported, the Belize City Council is grappling with a financial crisis, owing Belize Waste Control over eight hundred thousand dollars in arrears.