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Copperas Cove reviews recycling costs, proposes recycling supervisor and explores Fort Hood partnership
Summary
City staff told council the recycling program is reducing contamination but processing fees are rising; staff proposed a dedicated recycling supervisor, continued outreach in schools, and renewed talks with Fort Hood to reduce hauling costs.
City staff on April 21 told the Copperas Cove city council that recycling participation and education efforts have reduced contamination but rising processing fees and transportation remain major budget drivers, and they urged the council to support a new recycling supervisor and continued pursuit of a closer processing partner.
Scott Osborne, assistant city manager and director of public works, opened the presentation as “the long‑awaited recycling program update fiscal year 25/26,” and credited outreach by Anna Rodriguez of the public information office and Larry Scott, the city's solid waste director. Anna said outreach had generated “over 16,000 engagements for recycling education” through events and school visits, and staff described K–12 field trips to the transfer station and Eco Harvest activities designed to build recycling habits.
Staff presented audit results showing…
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