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Newton approves move from curbside recycling to convenience‑center roll‑offs
Summary
Citing persistent sanitation staffing shortages and CDL constraints, the council approved replacing curbside pickup with five 15‑yard roll‑off recycling containers (estimated $50,635) and authorized staff to pursue related operational changes, including acquiring a knuckle boom truck.
The Newton City Council voted unanimously on June 7 to transition from curbside recycling pickup to a system of convenience‑center roll‑off containers, citing persistent staffing shortages and regulatory barriers to drivers obtaining commercial driver’s licenses.
Public Works and Utilities Director Dusty Wentz told council the sanitation division has 13 authorized positions but only eight filled; four employees hold CDL licenses required for standard residential trucks. Daily operations currently require four CDL drivers; weekly tasks require…
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