You are right on, lets "look" for a better solution. It is more about the city wanting to tax us out existence. You may be able to afford it, but soon the city will be
The West Hills, Lake Oswego, The Water Front Condos, & the rest of use will be applying for housing at Dignity Village. Check your sewer bill, then look at the Willamate River, hows the city doing with all the money they collect from that.
FYI There is a plastics Recycling plant located on the east side. Use it & then they do not end up in the landfill. Who said we can't recycle?