Council passes mandatory curbside recycling ordinance (second reading); $20 option for city rolling tote
On second reading the council passed an amendment to Article 9.53 making curbside recycling mandatory; residents may keep their existing green tote, purchase a city 45‑gallon blue rolling container for a one‑time $20 fee or use their own container.
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At second reading the council considered an ordinance to amend Article 9.53 (mandatory curbside recycling). Staff read the title and said reading by title was sufficient; the ordinance offers residents three options: continue using their current green recycling tote, purchase a city‑provided 45‑gallon blue container with lid and wheels for a one‑time $20 fee, or use a privately purchased container that meets the program requirements.
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