Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Public Works - Sanitation
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All
Residential curb-side single stream recycling program. No Cost to the County
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Information Contact: Tracy Hutchinson, Division Director
Phone Number: 404.294.2177
PURPOSE:
Remove glass from the current residential single-stream recycling program
NEED/IMPACT:
Glass, currently mixed in with residents’ curbside single-stream recycling contaminates other recyclable materials.
The Sanitation Division has proposed a standalone glass recycling program; providing avid glass recyclers an alternative to placing glass in with their curbside single-stream recycling material. This program would preserve the integrity of glass, making it a much more valuable recyclable material, and reiterate the county’s commitment to environmental sustainability, while advancing the Division’s recycling-related goals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Less contamination for the recycling loads. The per ton price with the processor will remain the same.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.