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A proposed ordinance for businesses that create food waste will be resubmitted to the City Council; businesses would need composting contracts as part of annual Health Department permit requests if it advances. The group also reported that 262 cars attended the January Styrofoam collection, filling the truck by 11:30 a.m. and leaving at least 20 cars turned away.
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The proposed business composting requirement has not been approved and is scheduled for presentation at the February 12 City Council meeting. Zero Waste Salem is considering more frequent Styrofoam collections and a second truck to address demand. The committee will review and vote on a revised mission statement at its next meeting.
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