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Committee reviews rising leaf and yard‑waste costs; stormwater utility now responsible
Summary
Staff reported leaf and yard‑waste collection costs rose from about $50,000 in 2022 to roughly $65,000 in 2024 and that brush collection details will be brought to budget discussions; Committee was reminded that those costs are now part of the stormwater utility following last year’s referendum.
Committee members heard a staff briefing July 28 on the operations and rising costs of leaf and yard‑waste collection, and were reminded that those services are now part of the city’s stormwater utility budget.
What staff said: Ben explained leaf and yard‑waste collection is labor intensive, typically uses two vacuum trucks to collect curbside material, and that…
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