St. Charles County’s unincorporated areas would be split into trash collection districts each served by only one waste hauler under a proposal discussed Monday by the county council.

 Currently 11 companies have permits to operate anywhere in the county’s unincorporated areas.

Proponents say the plan would cut down on noise and slow street deterioration.

At least one council member has objected to the proposal, saying government shouldn’t try to regulate the current free-market system.

 Also, in St. Louis County, a similar proposal has caused political in-fighting.

 Do you think a single hauler in each district is a good idea, and do you think the service should include curbside collection of recyclables even though that could raise fees?