The upcoming changes to Cincinnati's garbage collection policies have prompted many questions. Maryanne Zeleznik speaks with Tiffaney Hardy from the City Manager's office and Mike Robinson, Cincinnati's Director of Public Services.
Cincinnati Council will likely vote next week on an ordinance making major changes to how the city picks up your trash. Officials have been studying the issue for a couple years.
Budget Director Lea Erikson is the co-chair of a task force recommending the changes. She said the plan has several goals.
“To modernize the language, improve safety, create clear and consistent rules, enable new technology, limit excessive trash, resume yard waste collection and decrease cost,” Erikson said.