recycling bin nets
Nets used to hold recyclables in bins for curbside collection
Whether staff reports back with Manitowoc Disposal’s answer on an attachment method and whether a pilot is proposed with clear limits and who pays.
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The Environmental Advisory Board talked through a simple problem: recycling bin nets keep getting lost. The group kicked around ways to attach them, floated a neighborhood pilot, and said staff would check with Manitowoc Disposal. The city’s hauling contract runs through March 31, 2030, which shapes what changes are realistic.
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The Environmental Advisory Board discussed ways to attach recycling bin nets so they do not get lost.
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Staff said they will check with Manitowoc Disposal on whether a workable attachment approach exists.
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The board noted an estimated cost of about $15 per net and discussed the idea of a neighborhood pilot program.
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The board noted the city’s contract with Manitowoc Disposal runs until March 31, 2030, and discussed that contract terms can limit how quickly service changes happen.
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