Calculating “exact cost of collecting and disposing of rubbish from residential address” for 1 year

1. How would you go about calculating the “exact cost of collecting and disposing of rubbish from a residential address” for one year? In answering this question, you should ensure that you consider what costs would be included in (and what costs excluded from) your calculation. (6 marks) 2. What difficulties would expect to encounter in making your calculations? In answering this question you should ensure that you identify any subjective aspects of your calculations, and also consider whether the Councillor’s request to find the “exact” cost is realistic. (6 marks) 3. If you paid rates to ABC City Council, would you support the proposal to have the annual rubbish and collection fee based on the cost of providing this service? Justify your answer. (3 marks)