Solid waste, recycling and alley cleanliness
Summary
Recycling is every other week, bin replacements are backlogged after a vendor change, and Council Member Lyninger reported rats in his district's alleys. Members asked what weekly recycling would cost and pushed for faster cart delivery.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost of returning to weekly recycling unknown; a right-of-way bin inventory was estimated at $500,000.
Residents citywide, particularly in alleys plagued by overflowing bins and dumping.
Residents waiting weeks for replacement bins and neighborhoods with dumping and rodent problems.
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