garbage and recycling service changes
Garbage and recycling collection, rules, stickers, complaints, and future options.
What to Watch
Watch for a comparison of collection options, public-input questions, or a specific proposal affecting household costs, pickup rules or how trash and recycling are set out.
Coming Up
Typically discussed at Public Utilities Committee. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Story
Two Rivers has started looking at garbage and recycling options ahead of its current collection contract ending in just over three years. Recent discussions also raised early curb set-outs, items left behind after pickup, service costs and collection methods. No service change has been approved.
Record
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Staff reported that fake garbage stickers were still being found, with Manitowoc Disposal notifying the Department of Public Works and police.
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Staff said the sticker-based trash system remained the most affordable option and the committee did not see a reason to revisit it despite discussion of automated collection.
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A resident reported being told by a local business that an additional item had to be purchased to buy city garbage stickers; staff said they would investigate.
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The committee discussed social-media complaints about garbage and recycling methods and costs.
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Staff said it was unclear whether the collection contractor had written or verbal permission to begin work before the contracted start time, while describing the contract as believed to be in good standing.
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The committee was encouraged to draft questions for residents about future collection preferences.
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The committee identified early garbage and bulk-item set-outs, along with ineligible items left at the curb after pickup, as subjects for a future discussion about practices or enforcement.
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Staff asked the board to begin considering future garbage and recycling collection because the current contractor agreement expires in just over three years.
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The board was asked to compare the current collection arrangement with methods used elsewhere and consider whether changes should be explored.
Environmental Advisory Board