As Hopkinsville City Council passed its final vote to dismantle the residential recycling program, they continue to consider options for industrial and commercial customers. Tuesday night, the second reading of the ordinance to repeal the city code creating the recycling program passed on an 11-1 vote, with Travis Martin dissenting.
Hopkinsville Solid Waste Enterprise Director, Brian Silvey presented Council with two options for the commercial and residential program.
click to download audioSilvey answered questions from Councilman Chuck Crabtree.
click to download audioNo action was taken on the matter, but during public comments, Recycling Center Owner Kevin Covington offered a solution for paper and cardboard waste.
click to download audioHe adds the current market does not support recycling plastic or glass bottles.
