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County recycling down in 2024, solid‑waste director urges public outreach and warns of service confusion
Summary
Franklin County’s solid‑waste annual summary showed a 1,170‑ton drop in curbside trash and a 177‑ton decrease in recycling for 2024; Director Allie (Allie) told the court the decline in recycling is likely tied to public confusion after the city paused curbside recycling and urged renewed outreach to residents.
Allie, Franklin County’s solid‑waste director, gave a condensed update on the county’s 2024 solid‑waste data at the Feb. 26 work session and asked fiscal court to help publicize county recycling availability.
Allie told the court county curbside trash decreased by 1,170 tons compared with 2023, a positive sign she tied to landfill diversion and conservation efforts. However, county recycling tonnage dropped by about 177 tons. Allie said she believes some residents incorrectly…
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