FCC rejects privatisation of refuse collection

FRANCISTOWN: A motion calling for the privatisation of refuse collection in Francistown failed to pass muster last week when councillors voted 12-6 to throw it out. The motion was tabled by councillor Phillip Butale.

The councillor suggested that refuse collection should be outsourced since the council is not doing the job properly. Butale complained that the council workers disturb peace when they collect refuse in the early hours of the morning when people are sleeping.

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