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Committee approves package of public‑works waste, recycling and salt contracts; discusses tire recycling

Finance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (City of Cleveland) · May 12, 2026
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Summary

Committee approved a package of public‑works ordinances authorizing grant applications, procurement and multi‑year contracts for recycling, solid waste transfer, disposal and salt procurement. Members discussed recycling participation, cart distribution, tire dumping and plans to acquire a tire shredder; staff reported a $63.99/ton current salt price and an order for 75,000 tons (plus/minus 10%).

The Finance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee approved a group of public‑works ordinances on May 11 covering recycling grants and contracts, solid waste transfer and disposal, bridge maintenance and rock salt procurement.

Ordinance 521‑2026 authorizes the city to apply for a grant from the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District to support recycling education, cart placement and consultant work; staff said the district will help analyze opt‑in rates across roughly 559,000 addresses.…

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