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DPW keeps street sweeping, contracting and composting options on the table while planning fleet and crew expansions
Summary
DPW confirmed investments in street sweeping, routine collections and composting planning: a $5.3 million stormwater-funded street-sweeping allocation, $5 million to contract haulers this summer while hiring 15 new crews, and a $600,000 study and planned $29 million East Side composting facility at Baldy's Lane.
Council members questioned DPW leaders about the department’s plans to improve diversion and recycling rates, expand composting, modernize the fleet and reduce reliance on the incinerator and landfill.
Matthew Garbark and Director Zaid said the FY26 package includes both near-term contract funding and longer-term investments. Garbark noted Service 661 includes $5,300,000 for street sweeping (funded through the stormwater utility) and Service 663 includes an additional $5,000,000 to maintain contractual hauling this summer while DPW hires 15 new in‑house crews to begin…
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