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Sanitation staff asks Flagler Beach commission to consider ending plastic‑bag curbside recycling
Summary
Sanitation staff reported that the city’s plastic‑bag recycling stream has become costly and operationally difficult; staff recommended considering ending the program by Dec. 31 and directing residents to alternative drop‑off sites while the commission reviews feedback.
City staff told commissioners that curbside collection of plastic grocery bags has become “cost and operationally, prohibitive” and recommended the commission consider ending the city-run plastic-bag recycling program.
The comment at the meeting cited operational complexity and low program return. City Manager relayed a request from Mr. Rodriguez of the sanitation department that the city consider discontinuing the plastic-bag recycling effort, and noted that “there are several other sites around town that do collect those plastic bags.” Commissioners indicated support for reviewing the idea and asked staff to seek input before making any immediate change; one commissioner said they supported ending the program sooner rather than later.
No formal action was taken; staff said they would accept feedback from commissioners and return with a recommendation. Staff mentioned a possible target date of Dec. 31 as the point at which the city might cease the program, but emphasized that the commission would have further discussion before any final decision.
