Minocqua board approves paper‑bag requirement for spring clean‑up if program continues
Jun 16, 2026
The Minocqua Board approved a change that will require residents to use paper bags for future spring clean‑ups if the program continues; the change will be noted on 2026 tax bills and continuation will be decided during the 2027 budget process.
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The Minocqua Board of Supervisors on June 16 approved a policy change that will require leaves and needles collected during any future town spring clean‑up to be placed in paper bags rather than plastic. Director of Public Works Mark Pertile told the board the paper bags are readily available locally and decompose naturally, reducing handling and disposal work for town employees.
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