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Bags Cost 80 Cents Each
KETV.com, April 5, 2010
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HOUSTON - People in Houston must use biodegradable bags to dispose of yard waste or face a hefty fine, KPRC-TV in Houston reported.
The city's new ordinance goes into effect Monday.
The City Council hopes the biodegradable bags will save the city about $1.5 million annually and preserve the environment and landfill space.
The city-approved bags are available at grocery and hardware stores around the city. They cost about 80 cents each.
Some residents are very upset about the added cost, as a regular trash bag can cost about 25 cents each.
"We have received dozens and dozens of e-mails and phone calls," Councilman Mike Sullivan said. "Not one of them has complimented the city for this program."
Residents who put their yard waste in any other type of bag will face a fine of up to $2,000.
There are alternatives for residents who do not want to use the bags.
"You can use a mulching mower and grasscycle," said Marina Joseph, with the city's solid waste department. "That is very good for the environment."
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Biodegradable Lawn & Yard Waste Bags are available online from Carolina Green FoodService Supply.
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City Requires Biodegradable Yard Waste Bags
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