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LA City Council to vote on new trash policy
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Apr 1, 2014
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LA City Council to vote on new trash policy
Supporters say it will keep garbage out of landfills and cut down on traffic, while opponents say it's bad for small business.
Worms-eye view .. wait.. worms don't have eyes! Beijing Trash Cans, Recycling Bins at &quot;Beijing Image&quot; residential development Photo by: Philip McMaster, Peace Plus One-World Sustainability Project <a href="http://www.SustainabilitySymbol.com" rel="nofollow">www.SustainabilitySymbol.com</a> Sustainability
Worms-eye view .. wait.. worms don't have eyes! Beijing Trash Cans, Recycling Bins at &quot;Beijing Image&quot; residential development Photo by: Philip McMaster, Peace Plus One-World Sustainability Project <a href="http://www.SustainabilitySymbol.com" rel="nofollow">www.SustainabilitySymbol.com</a> Sustainability
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Supporters say it will keep garbage out of landfills and cut down on traffic, while opponents say it's bad for small business.

Update: 

The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to implement a new way of handling trash pick-ups at businesses, apartment and condominiums, according to CBSLA. 

More information here.

Earlier:

The Los Angeles City Council today is expected to vote on a controversial new trash policy.

RELATED: LA City Council to consider dramatic change to garbage collection 

Supporters say it will keep garbage out of landfills and cut down on traffic, while opponents say it's bad for small business. For more, we turn now to Emily Alpert Reyes, who's been following the story for the Los Angeles Times.