A public hearing set for next Monday could determine if the City of Huron will start a recycling program. A lengthy presentation on what a recycling program in Huron would require was heard by the Huron City Commission last night. Green Energy Task Force Chairman Jordan Woodbury says the time for Huron to move on a recycling program is now…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/09/singlestream1.mp3|titles=singlestream1]Woodbury proposed a single stream recycling program where all recycled materials would go in a single blue and yellow container to be sorted later. He also touted an incentive program to get more people to participate…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/09/singlestream2.mp3|titles=singlestream2]Mayor Dave McGirr wanted to know if the Green Energy Task Force had input from the community…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/09/singlestream3.mp3|titles=singlestream3]Huron Chamber Executive Director Peggy Woolridge presented results of a brief survey that showed nearly 90-percent approval from the 171 respondents. She also says recycling is something new residents inquire about…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/09/singlestream4.mp3|titles=singlestream4]First year start-ups costs for the program are estimated at almost 269-thousand dollars. The Green Energy Task Force will be applying for a grant that will cover up to 191-thousand dollars of those costs. Once the program is established, yearly costs are estimated at 109-thousand dollars.