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Councilors weigh Green Team proposal for ‘day of sharing’ tied to hazardous waste day; staff to review tree-lawn rules
Summary
A Green Team proposal to allow residents to place reusable items on the tree lawn a day early, timed with Hazardous Waste Day on May 17, drew discussion about an ordinance that typically forbids placing bulk items early; staff were asked to review ordinance and consult the mayor.
Councilors discussed a Green Team proposal to hold a neighborhood “day of sharing” on the day before Hazardous Waste Day (May 17) that would allow residents to place reusable items on the tree lawn for neighbors to take.
Evelyn (council member) described the idea as a “reduce, reuse, recycle” event where residents could put items out ahead of bulk pickup so neighbors could peruse and reuse objects rather than discarding them. She said the idea is a one-off to start and could be paired with the city’s twice-yearly hazardous-waste collection if successful.
Councilmember Steve and other council members noted the city ordinance appears to prohibit placing bulk items on the tree lawn before the night before scheduled pickup. Steve said he would review the ordinance and “talk to the mayor tomorrow” about possible approaches and concerns, including whether scavenger permits or other controls would be required. He warned that early placement could “make a bigger mess” and some residents might object to scavenging.
Council staff referenced guidance from 2020 that, during the COVID period, had directed groups running free-cycle events to place items on Sunday after 6 p.m. for Monday pickup; staff said they will investigate whether that guidance remains applicable.
No formal resolution or ordinance change was proposed; staff were directed to research ordinance language, previous guidance and consult the mayor and return with options.
