Summary
The city is investing $79,000 in a three-year trial of an AI scanner at the Material Recovery Facility to track missed recyclable materials and guide future equipment upgrades. The mobile scanner will help staff evaluate recovery performance without cutting existing jobs.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
$79,000 total cost for hardware and a three-year license, covered under existing FY 2026-2027 budget funds.
City sanitation planners and residents, who will benefit from more efficient recycling operations and data-backed facility improvements.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance Committee - Oct 1, 2026
The city is investing $79,000 in a three-year trial of an AI scanner at the Material Recovery Facility to track missed recyclable materials and guide future equipment upgrades. The mobile scanner will help staff evaluate recovery performance without cutting existing jobs.
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