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FY 2024-25 Annual Recycling Report
Summary
The city's recycling program handled about 38,700 tons last year but drew over 9,400 complaints, mostly about missing carts. Glass recycling costs the city about $50 a ton, and participation sits around 50-60%. Members want more school-based recycling education.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Mar 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The program costs about $16.4 million a year and brings in roughly $1.9 million from selling recyclables.
✅Who benefits
Residents get curbside recycling and the landfill saves about $714,000 in airspace.
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