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Recycling changes and garbage route shifts

Lafayette

Summary

Starting November 1, about 30% of Lafayette's recycling routes change, meaning thousands of households will get a new pickup day. Also, only plastics numbered 1, 2, and 5 will be accepted under the new contract.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Residents whose routes are optimized for efficiency.

⚠️Who could be affected

Households whose pickup day changes and residents trying to recycle other plastics, which will now go to landfill.

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