To address the problems associated with illegal dumping, the City of Sturgeon Bay will be implementing changes to the operations and funding of their compost site. Effective January 1, the yard waste and compost program will no longer be paid by the City’s general fund or property taxes. Municipal Services Director Mike Barker says the City’s program cost for the compost site is about $55,000 annually. He shares the details of how the City’s yard waste and compost site will be funded.
People will have to show proof of residency to utilize the site. Barker adds that a new access gate will be installed to help in controlling illegal dumping. Fall hours at the compost site are in effect until December 15. The site may be opened periodically in the winter after storms to allow property owners the opportunity to get rid of tree limbs and branches.