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Council approves $250,000 contract extension with Waste Management for curbside recycling; contamination rate drops after education
Summary
The governing body approved a contract modification to extend recycling services with Waste Management through April 15, 2026, not to exceed $250,000. Staff reported contamination in the recycling stream dropped from about 30% to just over 5% after outreach and a warning system.
The governing body approved contract modification No. 3 with Waste Management to extend curbside recycling services through April 15, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
Why it matters: The city sends its recyclables to an out-of-town processing center and pays associated costs; contamination of the recycling stream raises disposal…
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