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Committee of the Whole-Budget
2/5/2024
Title
Councilwoman Gadus asks
How much money does the city pay in penalties or extra costs for dirty recycling?
Body
Referral Response:
TO: Toledo City Council
THROUGH: Abby Arnold, Deputy Mayor
FROM: Megan Robson, Public Service Director
In 2023, the city paid $110,562 for 2,096 tons of contaminated recyclables to be managed at Kuhlman's yard and transported back to the landfill for solid waste disposal. Once recyclables leave Kuhlman's yard they are processed at Oberlin, Ohio. Based on the last audit, it is estimated 37% of additional contaminated recyclables are in the recycling stream, decreasing the value or rebate from the city’s stream.