PUBLIC RECYCLING BIN REMOVED

Destin officials have removed the city’s only public recycling Dumpster that was at the city public services maintenance facility on Commons Drive. It was meant to be used by residents in apartments, condos or other housing units who do not receive curbside recycling pickup service. However, non-recyclable items including mattresses, plastic bags and yard waste have been put into the dumpster and then thrown next to it after it was filled. Waste Management charges the city $24 for each contaminated load of recycled items refused by Pensacola-based Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. Officials now are considering placing the recycling Dumpster at a location where city workers can better monitor it.

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