Residents tell Floyd County council: keep recycling program running

Jul 8, 2025

Dozens of residents urged the council July 8 to maintain the county recycling program, citing environmental benefits, local jobs, and state policy; speakers cited 900 tons projected intake and $74,000 in revenue as reasons to preserve the service.

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Residents packed the meeting to urge the council and Commissioners not to dissolve the Floyd County Recycling Program. Multiple speakers described the program’s environmental and community benefits and urged Council members to pursue alternatives to dissolution.

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