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City Council Approves $4M To Address Trash Collection Issue In Duval County

Bins are seen lining a street in Jacksonville.
News4Jax
Bins are seen lining a street in Jacksonville.

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday night approved using $4 million in COVID-19 relief funds to help address the trash issue affecting some neighborhoods in Duval County.

The vote was 18-0 in favor. That money would be used to pay for a new yard waste transfer site on Philips Highway and pay for recycling drop-off points for the public. The bill is an emergency service agreement.

A labor shortage involving drivers has caused yard debris and other garbage to continue to pile up in some areas.

Read the full story at News4Jax.com.

Jim Piggott is the reporter to count on when it comes to city government and how it will affect the community.