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Council passes mandatory curbside recycling ordinance (second reading); $20 option for city rolling tote
Summary
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.
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.
The council called the question, polled members and the ordinance passed on second reading. Staff said pickup and distribution details will be posted to the city website and social media and that the $20 fee is a one‑time charge to transfer ownership of the city-supplied container.
