The Mayor Blowing Smoke up my Dress

Ok so I am disappointed with our recycling services in town. Seems asinine to say that you have a progressive system and regress by removing glass recycling from your services. See for yourself.

From: Denise Wegener [mailto:
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:33 PM
To: Fahey, Mayor Mike
Subject: Recycling Question

Dear Mr. Mayor,

I noticed an article online about the Elkhorn Sanitation Department's partnership with RecycleBank at http://earth911.org/blog/2008/05/14/omaha-sanitation-service-to-offer-recycling-rewards/ . I was curious to see if there is any plan in the future for Omaha to participate in this program. Additionally, I must say that I am disappointed that glass recycling was removed from our recycling services. This removal of services is recycling regression and is promoting waste and furthering the pollution of our earth. Please consider changing the city's position on recycling glass, and please consider following Elkhorn's lead with a progressive recycling program.

Thank you for your time.
Denise Wegener

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Dear Denise,

I received your recent email. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and opinions with me.

We are in the process of determining if the Recycle Bank program is possible in Omaha. In addition, our recycling program is more efficient, more environmentally friendly than ever before, and supported by the local Sierra Club.

Thank you for writing. Please continue to contact this office with issues that are important to you.

Best wishes,

Mike Fahey, Mayor

City of Omaha

*cough* B&@*$417 *cough* If you get my drift.

Disappointed...d