Bloomberg Suggests Possibilities For Saving NYC Recycling

Date: June 13, 2002

Source: News Room

New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has suggested that a deal could be in the works to save part of the city¹s beleaguered recycling program. Bloomberg recently angered environmentalists and City Council members by proposing to stop glass, plastic, and metal recycling in a bid to save about $50 million. But he has hinted that he could bring back metal recycling. Paper recycling, which makes money, is not targeted for reduction. With the new fiscal year beginning July 1, the mayor and the Council have missed their own deadlines to agree on a $41.8 billion budget. The city is facing a shortfall of about $5 billion.

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