A proposal to start town-wide trash service in Hope would cost residents between $8 and $16 a month, depending on the company and options chosen. But town officials are not making any decision yet.

The Town Council formally accepted bids from three companies interested in providing the town trash service. The lowest bid, CGS, would charge residents $7.55 a month in the first year, with the town adding a dollar to a dollar and a half for a processing fee. The trash fees, if approved, would be collected with the town water bills.

The Town Council took no action on the proposals last night and had no discussion. Town officials have said that they want to wait to see the results of a proposed water rate hike by Eastern Bartholomew Water Corp. that would also affect town residents before deciding on whether to institute the new program.