This notice is to inform you that the City of Jacksonville, as a result of a competitive bidding process, has selected a new Garbage/Recycle/Yard Waste Company, WASTE PRO, to pick up in our area. The bids submitted to the City were 20% to 40% higher than current rates. As you are aware, Deerwood, unlike other communities, enjoys a car court collection. To absorb this additional cost, WASTE PRO increased their monthly residential single family premise collection fee by $9.75 a month from $19.75 to $29.50. The fee for residents electing a second weekly garbage collection will be $36.50.

DIA Board members met with representatives of WASTE PRO and spoke with the City of Jacksonville and other vendors to try to obviate or decrease the cost increase that was effective 10/1/2007 - to no avail.

• WASTE PRO will bill residents for their collection service on a quarterly basis.

• Collection days for garbage/recycle/yard waste will remain the same as they were with our previous company, Waste Management.

• Remember to keep your garbage/recycle/yard waste in your car court (not in the street).

• If you have a missed pickup, call WASTE PRO at 731-7288. If you have continuing problems with your collection, call 630-CITY.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Your DIA Board