Reverse vending machine pilot at Bay Beach Amusement Park
Summary
The idea is a machine at Bay Beach that takes cans and bottles and rewards recyclers with ride tickets. Right now about a quarter to a third of what goes into the park's recycling bins is garbage, so a reward-based machine could cut contamination.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The machine would be purchased, leased, or sponsor-funded, with sponsors also sought for ride-ticket rewards — costs aren't nailed down yet.
Bay Beach visitors who recycle, and the city's landfill diversion goals.
None identified yet; Parks staff time for sorting contaminated recycling is a current cost the pilot aims to reduce.
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