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Residents urge council to expand curbside food-waste collection and start public education
3195374 · May 6, 2025
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Summary
Residents and environmental group members told the council the city's food-waste pilot should move to widespread curbside collection and be paired with robust public education to increase participation.
Two Bowie residents addressed the council during public participation to urge expansion of the city's food-waste collection program and for a community-wide education effort.
Gary Allen, who identified himself as a former mayor and longtime chair of the city's Environmental Advisory Committee, told council the city's pilot food-waste and drop-off program…
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