Council considers weekday-only hours at recycling drop-off to curb dumping
Council members discussed limiting the city recycling drop-off site to Monday–Thursday daytime access after recurring out‑of‑city dumping, overflow on Mondays and higher processing costs when contaminated loads are collected.
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Council discussion focused on repeated abuses at the city recycling drop-off site, where speakers said nonresidents and businesses have been depositing trash and nonrecyclables, increasing the city's per‑pound recycling costs. One council member said, "It's being abused and our city residents are paying for it," and urged changes to reduce contamination and neighbor complaints.
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