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Public Works committee: missed trash reports low after holiday; quick storm response praised
Summary
Staff reported low numbers of missed trash collections and prompt storm debris response; an alderman thanked crews for a fast pickup after recent storms.
City staff told the Public Works Committee that reported missed trash pickups have been low, including the day after a recent holiday.
A staff speaker said the city averaged fewer than 10 reported misses on the reviewed period and that communications with residents appear to be improving. During the meeting Alderman Rochon thanked staff for clearing trees in Ward 6 ‘‘within an hour after citizens called’’ following a storm.
Why it matters: low missed‑pickup counts reduce resident complaints and workload for crews; quick storm response reduces roadway hazards.
Details
- Missed pickups: A staff member reported that misses have been ‘‘pretty low’’ and that on the day after a holiday the city ‘‘did not have very many reported misses at all.’’ No formal counts beyond the ‘‘less than 10’’ average were provided.
- Storm response: Alderman Rochon described storm cleanup in Ward 6 and asked the committee to thank staff for a rapid response to trees blocking roads.
Ending
Committee members did not request further action on trash collection at this meeting but noted appreciation for the crew response and improving communications.
