Advisor Committee Formed To Study Bloomington's Solid Waste And Recycling Collection Services

Last updated on Monday, October 24, 2016

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton announced that an Advisory Committee has been formed to study and make recommendations to improve the City’s proposal to modernize solid waste and recycling collection services provided by the City of Bloomington Sanitation Division.

While considering solid waste and recycling collection service options, the advisory committee will be asked to:

Review and evaluate automated collection systems
Research, analyze and make recommendations on best practices for local application
Provide a final written report to Mayor Hamilton

Members will include:

Adam Wason- Director of Public Works, City of Bloomington-Chairman
Shelby Walker - Director of Sanitation, City of Bloomington-Vice Chairman
Alison Chopra - City of Bloomington Common Council
Steve Volan - City of Bloomington Common Council
Jacqui Bauer - Sustainability Coordinator, City of Bloomington
Sandi Clothier - Neighborhood Representative, Near West Side Neighborhood Association
Calvin Davidson - Solid Waste Industry - Ray's Trash Service
Kenny Depasse - Solid Waste Industry - Republic Services
Efrat Feferman - Finance Director, City of Bloomington Utilities
Tom McGlasson - Executive Director, Monroe County Solid Waste Management District
Chad Roeder - Member of the City of Bloomington Environmental Commission
Jim Sherman - Former member of the City of Bloomington Common Council and current Utilities Service Board Member

More information about the current proposal can be found at: bloomington.in.gov/sanitationmodernization.

The City of Bloomington Public Works Department is responsible for the delivery of several essential City services, including Administration, Animal Care and Control, Facilities Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, Parking Garage Management, Sanitation Services, and Streets and Traffic.

1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com

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