Happening today: Trash/recycling changes; break; bag-fee vote

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TRASH/RECYCLING CHANGES: Today’s the day it all starts. If you’re like us and had Monday pickup before, they’re not supposed to show up till tomorrow. An online lookup tool is here (but it’s had a few reports of glitches). The recycling changes — more stuff can go in the bin, no more glass separation, etc. — are explained here. Remember that yard waste (including food scraps) is now picked up weekly. And if you’re confused, call 684-3000.

SPRING BREAK: Reminder that Seattle Public Schools (and others) are out this week for spring break, so you’ll see lots more kids around.

BAG FEE ELECTION VOTE: During the meeting that starts at 2 pm today (agenda here), the Seattle City Council is scheduled to take a final vote on putting the disposable-bag-fee referendum on the August 19 ballot. (If you’re new to this story, council members approved an ordinance that would charge shoppers 20 cents for each disposable shopping bag they use. A petition drive bankrolled by the American Chemistry Council [financial report here] was immediately launched to force a referendum vote on the proposal, so the fee hasn’t taken effect.)

jeremy March 30, 2009 (8:18 am)

Curious as to what to do with the now unnecessary glass-only recycling container. Is the city going to pick them up?

D March 30, 2009 (8:27 am)

I think your second sentence about trash/recycling was a bit confusing. There are a number of us in West Seattle that had Monday pickup before the change that still have Monday pickup.

AD March 30, 2009 (8:37 am)

Ditto what D said. My Monday pickup is not changing.

Patrick March 30, 2009 (8:41 am)

Jeremy – if you don’t want the glass container SPU says to put it on the curb upside down on your next collection day and they’ll take it away.

lashanna March 30, 2009 (8:42 am)

well.. i was going to use my container as a planter….. sandpaper it up a bit and then paint it!! then…. they’ll tell me to return it!

austin March 30, 2009 (8:56 am)

x2 using the old glass bin as a planter.

The trashmen in my hood are having an easy day of it today- they just picked up on friday and they’re back again this morning for the new schedule.

Mike D. March 30, 2009 (9:20 am)

Someone I am sure has already suggested this, but in case they haven’t…how about a WS Art Contest for giving the old glass recycle containers new lives?