OPINION — Fountain Hills' Fourth of July celebration was especially meaningful this year as our community joined Americans across the country in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It was another wonderful community event that brought together thousands of residents and visitors to celebrate our nation's independence.
I would like to recognize and thank Universal Waste Systems for their generosity in voluntarily providing portable restrooms, dumpster services and dumpster haul-off for this year's event at no cost to the town. The town did not request this donation; Universal Waste Systems reached out and offered these services as a way to support our community.
According to information provided by town staff, the town incurred $6,153.24 in costs for portable restrooms at last year's Fourth of July celebration, which were provided by a third-party vendor. Dumpster services were provided at no charge last year, although from 2022 through 2024, dumpster haul-off generally cost the town approximately $200 to $300.
