curbside recyclingJamestown (CSi) Estimated costs for curbside recycling in Jamestown are under review.

Numbers used in the calculation were found to be inaccurate.

The information was discussed at a meeting Thursday with Brent Erickson, civil engineer for HDR Engineering, Dan Buchanan, city councilman, City Administrator Jeff Fuchs and the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce City Beautification Committee. The Chamber City Beautification Committee has been advocating for recycling in Jamestown for about six years, according to member Joan Morris.

HDR Engineering had projected costs of curbside recycling at $11 to $13 per month for residential users during a November 24, 2015 City Council Public Works Committee meeting. Erickson said Thursday those figures are not accurate. The projected cost was in addition to the current solid waste utility fee of $13.10 per month charged to residential customers.

Erickson says the figure of 4,900 tons of garbage that could be annually diverted from the landfill by recycling was in error.

Erickson said the higher costs came from a combination of commercial and residential solid waste costs rather than using only residential costs. He did not say those figures were in error but said the numbers were “refined” as the study went on.

HDR Engineering is performing a study of the entire solid waste collection and disposal system.

Erickson said the report will include accurate costs for the City Council to consider.