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Council debates automatic green-waste enrollment for new move-ins; proposal fails to advance

Syracuse City (SINDS work session) · October 29, 2025

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Summary

Staff proposed automatically enrolling new utility customers in the green-waste (yard waste) program with an opt-out option to increase diversion and qualify for higher rebates. Council members raised concerns about can delivery/pickup costs, housing types (townhomes), and effectiveness; the proposal did not advance and council asked for a larger,

Jordan presented data showing recycling diversion of about 7.1% and said including green waste would raise combined diversion toward 22.9%. He recommended making green-waste service automatic for new move-ins (opt-out) to increase participation and improve rebate levels.

Jordan said the goal is to increase green-waste…

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