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Residents, staff flag delays and confusion in bulk and yard‑waste pickups; city, contractor responsibilities clarified

2339460 · February 18, 2025
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Summary

Staff and residents flagged persistent confusion and delays in yard‑waste and bulk pickups under Cocoa’s current solid‑waste contract; Public Works said the contract requires residents to call for bulk pickups and that mixed piles will not be collected by the hauler.

City staff and Waste Management practices were the focus of extended public comment and a staff review. City staff reminded residents that the current contract (implemented in 2021) requires residents to call in yard‑waste and bulky‑waste pickups rather than relying on a scheduled bulk pickup day.

Samantha Singer (budget/performance and…

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