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City warns yard‑waste contamination could force collection changes
Summary
Public Works reported that two of three processors are rejecting contaminated yard‑waste loads (plastics, containers), warning residents to remove contaminants or risk a return to can‑based curbside collection; staff urged public education.
Public Works told the committee that contamination in yard‑waste — plastics, plant containers and bags — has led two of three local processors to refuse loads. "Two of the three local providers won't take our yard waste because of the amount of contaminant in it," Public Works Director said, and staff emphasized that continued contamination could force a return to rear‑load can collection so crews can inspect loads.
The presenter framed the effort as a public‑awareness campaign: staff will ask residents to keep contaminants out of yard‑waste bags and noted that marketplaces for mulch and processing vary, so long‑term handling may change if contamination persists. The committee did not take formal action; staff requested continued outreach to reduce processor rejections.
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