Raleigh's Garbage Disposal Ban

The city of Raleigh has imposed a ban on the installation of all new garbage disposals, effective from March 17, within the city as well as six other cities that receive water from Raleigh's water system. This measure has been taken to prevent further sewage overflows which are harmful to surrounding streams and have cause the NC Division of Water Quality to threaten the city with fines for the problem.

On a daily basis, a half of a million gallons are spent through out the city on the use of garbage disposals. While the other town's mayors, whose constituents are effected by this ban have responded with great opposition, much is left unsaid about whether the onset of their response is caused by Raleigh's Mayor Meeker's not consulting with them on the issue or the grounds on which the ban was issued.