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Wilmington council reviews $5,000 curbside recycling grant, warns program does not cover costs
Summary
Council members discussed accepting a $5,000 curbside recycling grant and reviewed how recycling is funded, program costs and an aging truck that will need replacement.
The Wilmington City Council discussed accepting a $5,000 curbside recycling grant described in the agenda as the "Clint Grama Olive Waste District Curbside Recycling Grant" and heard officials say the grant will be deposited into the city's designated recycling fund.
Council members and staff outlined why the money matters: recycling operations do not fully cover their costs and the city uses a combination of dedicated recycling fees and occasional grants to offset expenses.
Councilmember Wells introduced the agenda item tied to the…
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