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Local hauler pitches expanded recycling pickup for South Jacksonville
Summary
Ed Cook of Lake Area Disposal & Recycling told trustees the family business is expanding into Jacksonville and would offer recycling service with two smaller bins plus the regular trash bin, with pickups scheduled Wednesdays and Thursdays and lower pricing than competitors, according to meeting minutes.
Ed Cook of Lake Area Disposal & Recycling addressed the board during Comments from the Floor to describe the company’s local expansion and a proposed recycling service for the village. Cook said the family business expanded from Springfield and New Berlin into Jacksonville and told trustees the company would "offer recycling with their services. This includes two smaller bins along with the normal trash bin provided," adding that the company offers more services at a cheaper price than other disposal businesses in the area. Trash pickup was described as planned for Wednesdays and Thursdays in the village.
Trustees did not record extended discussion or a vote on contracting with the company in the minutes. The item was presented as public comment; no formal action to solicit bids or award a contract appears in the meeting record. Further review by village staff or a formal agenda item would be required before any vendor change could be approved.
