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Residents urge University Heights to keep subsidizing Rust Belt Riders composting service
Summary
Residents and the Rust Belt Riders told the University Heights City Council the city’s subsidy tripled participation and diverted thousands of pounds monthly; speakers urged council to seek grants or need-based fees instead of ending the subsidy on March 31.
Dozens of residents urged the University Heights City Council on Feb. 17 to continue subsidizing a municipal drop-off composting program operated by Rust Belt Riders, saying the city’s support made the service affordable and tripled local participation.
At the start of public comment, Jeffrey Pearl said the pilot had grown from a few carts to "I believe it was seven or eight" and asked the council to reinstate municipal coverage or expand drop-off locations. "I would like to see that continue and have a second location," he said.
Why it matters: Residents said ending the city subsidy would sharply reduce access for people on fixed incomes and undercut an initiative that diverts organics from landfill, reduces household trash volumes and cuts greenhouse-gas…
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