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Committee urges alternatives as council weighs closing collection center; members cite diversion needs
Summary
Sustainability committee members expressed concern about a possible City Council plan to close the collection/drop-off center, noting the site diverts electronics and yard waste and that closure could push materials to landfill; staff said the committee’s sentiment will be shared with council and that utilization and tonnage data will be requested.
Members of the Farmers Branch Sustainability Committee discussed a pending City Council budget conversation over a possible closure of the city's collection/drop‑off center and urged alternatives to full closure.
Staff told the committee the potential Council action is under consideration in budget deliberations and that closure could remove local options for electronics recycling and…
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