Council approves Rumpke waste contract after debate over composting at prison facilities
Council voted to approve Ordinance 11‑26, authorizing contracts with Rumpke and Compost Exchange for waste, recycling and food‑waste processing; Councilmember Cahoon warned the compost processing would initially use Ohio Penal Industries and called that practice forced labor, urging delay or a higher‑cost interim option.
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On third reading, council approved Ordinance 11‑26, authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with Rumpke of Ohio for solid‑waste, recyclable and yard‑waste services and with Compost Exchange for food‑waste collection and processing. The ordinance passed following debate and a roll‑call vote.
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