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Residents urge latches and clearer guidance for new blue recycling cans
Summary
Two South Weber residents told the council the new blue recycling cans are blowing over and spilling contents and asked for clearer guidance about acceptable materials; Councilwoman Angie Petty pointed people to WasatchIntegrated.gov and an open house on July 11.
At the July 8 South Weber City Council meeting, resident Paul Sturm told the council the new blue recycling cans "need a latch because they are blowing over and spilling the contents." Michael Grant followed by asking what can and cannot go into the blue recycled can.
Councilwoman Angie Petty responded to the public comments by directing residents to the regional waste provider: "a detailed list of recyclable items can be found on WasatchIntegrated.gov." She also noted Wasatch Integrated Waste will hold an open house tour on July 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for residents seeking more information.
The exchange prompted no formal council action at the meeting, but City staff and council members documented the concerns and pointed residents to the posted guidance and the upcoming open house for practical follow-up.
