SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): The Brookland City Council has voted unanimously to terminate the Blue Bag Recycling Program with effect from 30th June, 2023. The decision was made after thorough discussion among the Board members in its special meeting held last week.
Mayor Kenneth Jones read a letter to the council from Abilities Unlimited representative Darin May raising concerns over issued in connection with vandalism involving glass products. He noted that residents regularly put bags of broken glass in curbside, which poses danger to workers who handle them.
The City of Brookland’s street supervisor, Jeff Vernon too shared with the council members, the various issues that he and his workers face. He cited several instances where people don’t properly dispose of garbage and non-recyclables. Also, there has been very cold response to advertisements seeking volunteers or workers to assist the recycling project.
The recycling program currently costs the city around $35,000 to $40,000, excluding the grant money of $5,000. Jeff Vernon urged the City Council to either find a cost-effective way to run the program or to end it permanently. The proposal to halt the program was accepted by a 5-0 vote.
Meantime, the City Council noted that it will continue to accept cardboard from residents for recycling.
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