Solid Waste Generation Tax Flow Control

At a glance

Public Works projects a $165,000 recycling budget shortfall. Staff recommends a flow control ordinance to bring about 900 residential units back into the city recycling system, with a consolidated collection study and a possible wider tax later.

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2026-10-27 - Transportation, Energy and Utilities Committee

  • Committee unanimously forwarded a consolidated residential recycling collection regulation for first reading and Ordinance Committee referral, with owner outreach first; revenue gap about $130,000.

  • 2026-09-29 - Transportation, Energy and Utilities Committee - Committee backed drafting a flow control ordinance, with a legal opinion on the existing tax; target is council first reading October 26 and implementation by January 1.