Kingsford to pursue mandatory automated curbside recycling, apply for EGLE grant for carts

City staff updated the Planning Commission that the City Council plans to move forward with a mandatory automated curbside recycling program after insufficient volunteer participation. The Council intends to apply for a grant from EGLE that could cover up to 80% of the cost of recycling carts, with an initial application for 2,500 carts. Following the grant process, the city will solicit joint service bids with neighboring municipalities to reduce per-unit costs.

Commissioners discussed the program's rollout options and cost-reduction strategies. No formal motion or funding appropriation was recorded at the meeting; commissioners noted the grant application and the plan to seek joint bids are the next administrative steps. The update was provided by Mike Stelmaszek during new business.