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Valley Rental & Recycling asks Milbank to increase city support amid losses
Summary
Jason Sackreiter told the council the recycling program lost $16,000 on residential service last year and asked the city to raise its monthly support from $650 to $900 (to $10,800 annually); council deferred the request to next month.
Jason Sackreiter, owner of Valley Rental & Recycling, addressed the council on Jan. 12 seeking additional city support for the recycling program. Sackreiter said the county and city previously each contributed $7,800 annually but the county has discontinued its support. He requested the city increase its monthly contribution from $650 to $900 — an additional $3,000 per year so the city's contribution would total $10,800 annually.
Sackreiter reported a $16,000 loss on residential recycling in the previous year, citing lower commodity prices and rising costs, though he said commercial recycling helps offset the deficit. He told council members that participation has increased and that only about 35% of local households are directly served, and that higher participation reduces trips to the landfill and supports compliance with stricter EPA regulations. Council members thanked him for the information and said the request will be revisited at next month’s meeting; no vote was taken on Jan. 12.
