CINCINNATI — On Monday the Cincinnati City Council Finance Committee voted to issue $3.8 million in bonds to finance the purchase of new, larger recycling carts. The 96 gallon “roll off” carts were approved in the 2010 city budget after 83 people sent emails to city council and 60 people attended a budget hearing, specifically to advocate for enhanced curbside recycling. Several councilmembers reported getting more emails on this issue than any other related to the 2010 budget. Councilmembers Cole, Qualls, Quinlivan, Thomas and Winburn voted for enhanced recycling; Berding, Bortz, Ghiz and Monzel voted against. The issue is expected to come before the entire council on Wednesday, April 28.
– Melissa English, Southern Ohio Campaign Director, Ohio Citizen Action
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Larger recycling bins delayed
— Jane Prendergast, Cincinnati Enquirer
Dear Members of Cincinnati City Council,
I urge you to continue your support forrecycling programs within the city. Cincinnati has long been a leader in the US and the region on issues, let’s continue our commitment to recycling. Expanding or improving the current recycling program is extremely important. It should include not only larger recycling containers but conatiners throughout the city to encourage recycling whiel on th ego not just at home. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing about the approval of this improved recycling program.
Sincerely,
Christopher Davis