Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Waste Management topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Teen urges Johnstown to start citywide composting program
Summary
At the July 20 meeting, 14-year-old resident Jacob Gleghorn asked the Council to consider a composting program to divert food waste and potentially reduce municipal garbage collection and disposal costs.
Jacob Gleghorn (14 South Chase Street) addressed the Common Council during public comment and urged the City to consider establishing a composting program. Gleghorn told the Council a composting program could benefit residents and potentially reduce costs associated with the city's current garbage collection and disposal services by diverting food waste from the regular waste stream.
The minutes record the comment as part of the public-comment period; no formal staff report or council directive is recorded in the minutes following the remark. There is no indication in the minutes that the Council scheduled follow-up at this meeting.
