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Merchants report public recycling bins removed near Frisco and Weber's; commission to investigate
Summary
Commission members said public recycling bins behind Frisco and behind Weber's have been removed or replaced with private dumpsters, increasing disposal burdens on retailers; staff will contact public works to explore restoring recycling options.
Several commission members reported that public recycling bins in the Old Orchard district—specifically behind Frisco and behind Weber's—have been removed or converted to private dumpsters, prompting concerns from retailers who rely on the public bins for cardboard and packaging disposal.
Unidentified Speaker 4 described the change at the city recycling bin behind Weber's, saying it "is now a privately operated dumpster" and that the south-side bin had been eliminated "a couple years" prior. Unidentified Speaker 7 said there is "definitely no recycling bin behind Frisco" and that the loss has caused problems for retail tenants who need to break down boxes.
Commissioners asked staff to check with city contacts about the current status of district recycling locations and whether public bins can be restored or alternative services arranged. Unidentified Speaker 6 said they will follow up with public works to determine recycling costs and report back.
Next steps: staff to investigate with public works and report options for restoring district recycling or adjusting the budget to cover disposal needs.
