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Greenbelt council adopts 'Save As You Throw' pilot, approves short-term compost funding and contracts
Summary
The council approved a 12‑month 'Save As You Throw' solid‑waste pilot and took several steps to continue and fund the resident composting program, including a supplemental appropriation, sale of outpost equipment and a contract for collection services.
The Greenbelt City Council approved a 12‑month pilot of a "Save As You Throw" (SAYT) pay‑per‑bag solid‑waste program and completed multiple related actions to continue and fund the city’s resident composting service.
Council adopted the SAYT resolution on second reading to begin a pilot program effective Jan. 1, 2026; the roll call in the meeting record shows unanimous approval. The program will require a new bag purchase model, a per‑kilowatt usage‑style fee change for EV charging stations (see separate administrative items), and administrative agreements with partner vendor(s) and retail outlets for the sale and accounting of approved bags.
At the same meeting the council also approved a $26,205 supplemental appropriation for fiscal year 2026 to continue…
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