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Recycling education and outreach
Summary
The recycling education contract was extended one year with $14,492 more — all grant money, no city funds. Staff reported strong tonnages and low contamination, and new messaging targets items like paper cartons people mistakenly recycle.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No city money — funded by a state DEP grant.
✅Who benefits
Residents who get clearer recycling guidance, and the city's waste system through lower contamination.
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