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Columbus changes recycling trailer rules, reduces hours after contaminated loads rejected
Summary
City staff announced a pilot tote system, reduced hours and new sorting rules for the recycling trailer after a Norfolk vendor rejected a contaminated load; Keep Columbus Beautiful volunteers will be on site to educate users for about a month.
City staff reported to the Columbus City Council on May 5, 2025 that the city will change operations at the recycling trailer after a mixed load was rejected by a vendor in Norfolk.
Staff said the rejected load contained tape on cardboard, food residue (pizza boxes), unflattened boxes and plastics. To reduce contamination and reduce the risk that an entire semi load will be…
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