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Council debates recycling master plan update; approves purchase of six automated recycling trucks
Summary
Councilmember Turk asked for a formal update to the 2017 recycling master plan before implementing system changes; staff said a 2016 cart pilot and a 2024–25 rate study support a move to cart‑based (single‑stream) recycling and that a local MRF is now available. After public concerns and a motion to request a plan update that lacked a second, the council approved purchase of six automated Peterbilt recycling trucks ($2.51M) to support a cart‑based transition.
A contentious exchange over the timing and transparency of a proposed switch to cart‑based (single‑stream) recycling filled council chambers on Aug. 19.
Councilmember Teresa Turk introduced a resolution asking staff to update the 2017 solid‑waste/recycling master plan before the city implements sweeping operational changes. Environmental Director Peter Nierengarten reviewed the 2017 plan and a 2016 pilot of cart‑based recycling (1,000 households) that staff said produced an 8% contamination rate and high participant satisfaction. He also…
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