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Committee approves $8.2 million pilot to test underground mechanical collection for recycling; funding gap noted
Summary
The Budget and Innovation Committee on July 1 approved an $8.2 million pilot to test underground mechanical collection of recyclables and waste, voting 5-0 to adopt the item with a modification.
The Budget and Innovation Committee on July 1 approved an $8.2 million pilot project to test an underground mechanical collection system for recyclables and solid waste, voting 5-0 to adopt the item with a modification.
Sanitation Department staff told the committee that $1 million from CalRecycle (listed in the presentation) is confirmed for the pilot but that roughly $2.9 million in additional non‑general funds remain unallocated. Staff said the sanitation trust fund may be eligible to cover the gap but does not currently hold sufficient balance for the full…
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