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Gary City outlines in‑house trash service changes, clarifies extra‑can policy and bulk pickup
Summary
City officials described the return of municipal trash pickup, listed operational challenges (equipment, routes, staffing), said households will be eligible for a second can (delivery charge only) and announced monthly bulk pickup; residents raised concerns about dumping and requested cameras and more enforcement.
Councilwoman Marion Ivy convened a 4th District community forum to review the city’s newly restored in‑house trash program and to hear resident concerns about service, dumping and fees.
Michael Suggs, the city’s chief operating officer, said bringing trash collection back "into the city" was a priority for the Melton administration and that crews recently reached near‑100 percent pickup after early start‑up problems. "Trash pick up back into the city of Gary," Suggs said, framing the move as a way to improve customer service and local control.
Suggs and sanitation staff acknowledged early operational issues…
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