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City of Vancouver reports AmeriCorps pause, recycling law changes and stalled MRF talks
Summary
City of Vancouver staff told the Solid Waste Advisory Commission that Washington Service Corps has paused AmeriCorps service nationwide, the state Recycling Reform Act passed both chambers awaiting the governor's signature, and local negotiations over a MRF agreement with CRC have stalled.
City of Vancouver staff updated the Solid Waste Advisory Commission on May 1 about several ongoing recycling and organics efforts, and a pause in AmeriCorps service that affects local staff.
Julie (City of Vancouver staff) said the Washington Service Corps advised cities to pause services with AmeriCorps members this week, affecting local placements and prompting the city to seek alternatives to support the affected staff. "They're here at the city, and I think this impacts, the entire country," she said, referring to the…
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