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Jersey City Council Talks Trash: Discusses Alternatives for Solid Waste Management

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JERSEY CITY, NJ (GovWire) According to the document: During the Jersey City Municipal Council budget hearing, the council members discussed the need for improving solid waste management in the city. Director of Public Works, Greg Kierce, emphasized the importance of addressing the issue, stating that a good portion of the department's budget, approximately $13 million, goes towards solid waste management. He suggested that there may be alternatives to the current system, such as renegotiating the price or going in a different direction. "It's a lot of money," he said, "maybe there's another way we could look at that."


Councilman Boggiano agreed, suggesting that the information be put in writing and sent to all council members and state legislators to see if something could be done. Council President Waterman also agreed, stating that enforcement is key and that the city is missing out on revenue. "We need to really focus on enforcement to keep people under control," she said.


The council members agreed that there is a need to address the challenges of solid waste management to provide the highest level of service possible to the citizens of Jersey City. The budget hearing provided an opportunity for the council members to discuss these issues and work towards finding solutions.


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