Why does the county only get one pickup per week when cities get two?

Cities and the county each negotiate their own service levels as part of the overall bidding process and pay for those levels separately from their own budgets. Cities generally pay a higher rate for twice-weekly pickup, often with additional services, funded through their own tax structures. For the county, the size of Pike County’s road network (over 700 miles), combined with fuel and operational costs, means adding a second weekly pickup would significantly increase costs to taxpayers. The Board of Supervisors continues to evaluate service levels and is working to secure the best value possible.