Report on third recycling bin cost to come during budget talks
In an effort to better provide yard waste collection for the city, a report surrounding the costs of implementing a third bin for recycling will be up for discussion in forthcoming budget talks.
The motion was brought forward by Coun. Ted Zurakowski who said despite the yard waste program receiving a warm welcome, the recent move to paper bags has him questioning future success.
“I think we need to have an honest conversation about A, the program and B, the cost of the program and C, if the residents value it as much as it costs and is there a better way of providing that service,” he said while pitching the idea.
The city recently made the switch from plastic to paper bags on July 1 as a way to make the yard waste program more environmentally friendly. It also is said to save the city about $50,000 per season.