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Resident raises recurring garbage and recycling concerns; council says it is reviewing options
Summary
During public comment a resident described ongoing problems with curbside garbage and recycling pickup; council members said they are exploring options, including returning collection in-house, and staff will consult the administrator and borough attorney.
A resident used the public-comment period at the reorganization meeting to press the council on persistent garbage and recycling collection problems, describing repeated failures of pickup at some homes.
Council members and the mayor acknowledged the complaints and said the borough is reviewing options. Council member Faust said the council is "researching all possible ways to improve this service including bringing it back in house as a possibility," adding that staff and the administrator are involved in the review.
The mayor directed the resident to coordinate with the business administrator and the borough attorney for follow-up. Council members said they would continue to evaluate whether to modify contracts or to take collection in-house; no formal action or vote on collection policy occurred at the meeting.
