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Bloomington council approves bulk-waste rule changes and directs staff to monitor rollout
Summary
The council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 21 to revise bulk-waste collection rules — reinstating free curbside pickup for one bucket, imposing charges for additional buckets, and directing staff to develop a monitoring and evaluation plan; the measure passed 8–1.
Bloomington — The Bloomington City Council on Monday approved changes to the city’s bulk-waste collection policy, returning to free curbside pickup for one bucket and establishing escalating fees for additional buckets. The ordinance amendment, which revises Chapter 21 of city code and the schedule of fees, passed 8–1 after the council added a staff-directed monitoring and evaluation requirement.
Deputy City Manager Sue McLaughlin and Public Works staff told the council that tipping fees have risen — roughly 9% over the last two years — while the number of bucket pickups and tonnage dropped at the citizens convenience center (CCC) have tracked roughly the same since 2014. Staff proposed…
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