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City staff outline Recycling Modernization Act obligations and contamination‑reduction plans
Summary
Amy Thompson presented Newport’s Opportunity to Recycle report, described contamination‑reduction requirements under the 2021 Recycling Modernization Act, and previewed new depot collection items and outreach funded by per‑capita reimbursements.
City staff presented Newport’s Opportunity to Recycle report and explained changes required under Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act during the Feb. 2 council meeting.
Amy Thompson (presenter) told councilors that communities with 4,000 or more residents must file the Opportunity to Recycle report and said the 2021 Recycling Modernization Act (effective July) focuses on reducing contamination to increase marketability of…
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