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Update of Ecology Center Recycling Program

April 1, 2011 by Ecology Center

Dear Ecology Center Supporters, At the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 29th, City Manager Phil Kamlarz presented his recommendations for closing the solid waste budget gap. His recommendations did not include termination of the Ecology Center recycling contract. His recommendations did include cost-cutting measures such as switching to one-driver routes, deleting unfilled positions, and… Read more »

URGENT: Support Ecology Center Recycling at City Council Meeting, 3/29 at 5:30pm

March 28, 2011 by Ecology Center

Thanks to your recent efforts, it is clear that the Ecology Center has broad and passionate community support. We are making progress in our negotiations, but the future of the Ecology Center’s Recycling Program remains uncertain. Please come to the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 29 at 5:30 and let the City Council know… Read more »

Update on the Ecology Center Recycling Program

March 22, 2011 by Ecology Center

Many of our members and supporters have been following the situation that unfolded two weeks ago, when a consultant hired by the City of Berkeley recommended that the City terminate the Ecology Center’s recycling contract. At the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 8th, we were able to make a strong case for the continuation… Read more »

Update from Berkeley City Council Meeting

March 9, 2011 by Ecology Center

Dear Ecology Center Supporters, Thank you so much for your engagement. Last night, the City Council Chambers were filled to capacity with Ecology Center supporters. Over 60 people had to wait in the hall because the seats in the Chamber were filled. We are enormously grateful that you took time out from your busy lives… Read more »