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Albany manager announces textile-recycling pilot, electric mowers and upcoming pavement and sidewalk work
Summary
City Manager updated the council on a new textile collection pilot with Waste Management and Goodwill, the rollout of electric riding mowers in Public Works, the Marin Avenue pavement rehabilitation project, Phase 10 of sidewalk rehabilitation and community programs and events.
City Manager (staff) told the Albany City Council on Sept. 2 that staff and contractors are launching a textile-collection pilot in partnership with Waste Management and Goodwill, and that the city is making other operational changes tied to climate commitments.
Under the textile pilot, residents will be able to place bagged textiles (clothing, sheets, blankets and other fibrous materials) on top of recycling containers for collection; Waste Management's website and direct mailers will provide details and outreach. The manager said Albany is the first city in the provider's regional service area to pilot the…
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