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Commission explores opt‑in yard‑waste cart pilot for Middletown residents
Summary
Staff said the city is exploring a voluntary, citywide yard‑waste cart program that residents could opt into and pay for; the proposal is in early stages and would target small yard debris not handled by existing brush pickups.
Kim said the town will look into offering an opt‑in, citywide yard‑waste cart program in which a contractor would supply curbside collection for residents who choose to participate and pay for the service.
"It would be an opt in. It would be citywide, and it would be opt in," Kim said, describing an early‑stage plan that would focus on small yard debris that fits in a cart rather than the larger brush pickup the town already provides.
Members noted brush pickup is already available for larger branches and that the cart concept would primarily serve residents who do not compost and who prefer curbside convenience. The commission asked staff to return with cost estimates, vendor options and how such a program would interact with current brush and leaf collection.
No timeline or firm pricing was provided; staff said the idea is at the exploratory stage.
