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Waukegan committee to ask city waste contractor about expanding recycling for multi-unit properties and downtown
Summary
Committee members agreed to invite the city's waste contractor (referred to in the record as 'LRS') to present options for expanding recycling access to multi-unit housing and downtown businesses and to consider a pilot program and public outreach.
Committee members discussed gaps in recycling access for multi-unit residences and downtown businesses and agreed to request a presentation from the city's waste contractor, referred to in the transcript as 'LRS' (the acronym is not expanded in the meeting record), about feasible options.
Members noted curbside recycling largely covers single-family residences but not many multi-unit buildings and some businesses. Officials suggested several approaches: (1) ask the contractor to describe service models used elsewhere, (2) start with public education and voluntary programs, and (3) consider a downtown pilot or locating dedicated recycling containers near existing dumpsters where space is constrained.
Alderman Turner said the committee should "ask LRS to do that" and promoted outreach and promotion before imposing an ordinance. Other members recommended researching best practices in other communities and bringing the contractor back to present technical options and costs.
Staff committed to contact the contractor and schedule a presentation to explore options and possible pilot models. The committee did not adopt a formal policy or ordinance at the meeting; the next step is a staff-arranged presentation and follow-up discussion.
