Continuing Coverage on the Jefferson City Recycling Debate

Last Saturday residents of Jefferson City came together to form a citizen action committee group hoping to create a referendum to amend ordinance #14486 - an ordinance on the recycling debate I've been telling you about. I attended this meeting and am currently working on a story for KBIA. As the debate continues heating up, I'm sure things will get interesting.

In the mean time, check out their blogspot here.

Recycling Debate Heats Up In Jefferson City

Introducing my first package ever...

A heated debate is causing quite the stink in Jefferson City. Mandatory recycling and trash pick up began last week, but some are frustrated with the service and the city. I'll show you why some residents are kicking the idea to the curb.

Jefferson City Recycling Debate from Tara Grimes on Vimeo.

The council did say if people needed help they could apply for low-income assistance. This would lower their bills to thirteen dollars and fifty cents a month.

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