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Residents press for recycling; city manager says Commerce pursuing controlled, sustainable restart
Summary
A resident urged the council to restore recycling in Commerce; City Manager Lisenby said staff is negotiating contract language and evaluating controlled drop‑off locations and staffing to ensure collected materials are actually recycled rather than landfilled.
During public comment, James Spencer urged the Commerce City Council to restart recycling in the city, saying residents currently haul materials to Greenville and asking why the city does not provide local recycling pickup.
City Manager Lisenby responded in his report that staff is actively evaluating options to restore recycling but highlighted national market challenges. He…
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