Council discusses limits on identifying source of dumped trash, asks staff for more data
Town Council members discussed challenges in tracing litter to specific properties and explored options such as town‑only bag colors and dumpster pickup windows; staff were asked to gather more information but no ordinance or policy was adopted.
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Council members discussed the practical difficulties of tracing the origin of stray trash and possible operational fixes, and asked staff to collect more information before proposing formal action. The conversation centered on whether the town could require or sell town‑specific trash bags (for example a single, identifiable color) and whether changing pickup windows or dumpster placement would help determine where litter originates.
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