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Iowa City advances compost expansion, reports jump in shingle recycling
Summary
City recycling coordinator Jane Welch reported the compost facility expansion moving into construction, a reusable food-container grant, an art-and-craft reuse pop-up, and an increase in roof-shingle recycling from 335.1 tons in FY24 to 428.89 tons in FY25.
Jane Welch, Iowa City’s recycling coordinator, gave the commission a comprehensive update on waste-reduction work and near-term projects, including a compost-facility expansion that has moved into the construction phase.
Welch said the city’s curbside composting program, home-composting education and a compost-bin bulk-buy partnership continue to grow; an AmeriCorps team is helping promote discounted bins for residents who lack curbside service. The city is “tentatively writing a children's book” about food-waste reduction and plans seasonal campaigns that align with local food cycles.
Welch described a reusable…
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