Summary
Councilman McClain pushed to finish a rule requiring yard waste in paper bags; the COO said the ordinance is drafted and just needs a start date.
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Follow the rules and pickup is essentially a city service; mess it up and you may pay a private hauler or wait longer.
Residents would get easier, cleaner yard debris pickup; city saves labor burning plastic is banned anyway.
Residents who preferred plastic bags would need to adjust.
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City Council — July 21, 2026
Councilman McClain pushed to finish a rule requiring yard waste in paper bags; the COO said the ordinance is drafted and just needs a start date.
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