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EQTF Garbage/recycling issue <br /> Summary <br /> The EQTF was asked to review the Garbage/Recycling situation and to make <br /> a recommendation. The main purpose of this review was to look at ways to <br /> improve the garbage ordinance and city recycling. In addition, a review of <br /> how to either finance clean-up day or get rid of it all together. <br /> Recommendation <br /> The EQTF discussion centered on the following subjects: <br /> o Increase recycling <br /> o Reduce total waste <br /> o Reduce garbage hauling impact on local environment <br /> o Freedom of choice for citizens <br /> o Accountability for all residents to have a hauler <br /> o Accountability for all haulers to actually recycle their recyclables <br /> o Volume based rate structures. <br /> The recommendation is that the city ordinance be rewritten to dictate to the <br /> hauler(s) what items they must collect for recycling. It is important that <br /> recycling collection stay on the same day as garbage collection. <br /> In addition the committee recommends that the city develop some programs <br /> to increase education and participation among the citizens. <br />