Title
Discussion of glass recycling options for City of Hudson residents
Brief Description: At Council Member Nicole Kowalski’s request at the May 28, 2024, Council workshop, staff will review options to offer Hudson residents the ability to recycle acceptable glass materials at a public access drop off location.
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Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Discussion of glass recycling resources in the City and proposed public drop off location in the back parking lot of the Hudson City Hall. The attached memo contains information regarding glass recycling options. Also included in the memo are the options with associated costs to the City.
1. 12 carts picked up every 4 weeks w/ a 30% discount ($21/cart) - $252/mo
2. 6 carts picked up every 2 weeks w/ a 15% discount ($25.50/cart) - $306/mo
3. 3 carts picked up every week w/ no discount ($30/cart) - $360/mo
1. 1 Dumpster every 4 weeks - $220/mo
2. 1 Dumpster every 2 weeks - $415/mo
3. 1 Dumpster every 1 weeks - $750/mo
(Note: glass credit of approx. $30.00 per haul)
Timing Considerations
None
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff seeks direction from City Council as to adding an additional public access glass recycling location at the back of the City Hall rear parking lot.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr. Asst. City Manager-Operations