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Council approves ‘grass cycling’ measure; public speaker urges expanded recycling access for apartment residents
Summary
The council approved item 22, a grass-cycling/recycling measure and associated electric lawnmower program, recording 12 ayes. A public commenter provided program statistics and urged more recycling access for apartment and condo residents.
The Los Angeles City Council approved item 22, a recycling measure labeled in the meeting as "grass cycling," by a recorded roll call resulting in 12 ayes.
A public speaker identified as Mr. Shapiro urged residents to recycle grass clippings rather than discard them as waste and highlighted figures from the program’s backup: he said the city has sold 805 electric lawnmowers and retired 457 gas-powered mowers for a net gain of 348 electric mowers. He also said the program had diverted 165 tons of grass. Shapiro argued the city should expand recycling options for apartment and condominium residents, who he said currently lack easy access to recycling services.
Council member Hernandez moved the item and Council member Feuer seconded. The council adopted the motion by roll call (12 ayes) and sent the matter forthwith.
What was approved: Item 22, a grass‑cycling/recycling measure, was adopted. The transcript records program statistics presented during public comment but does not include program budget detail or implementation timelines.
Next steps: The approved action advances the city’s grass-cycling and electric lawnmower initiatives; staff details on implementation, funding sources and specific outreach to multi‑family housing residents were not recorded during the hearing.
