Dive summary:

• The Salem, Mass. City Council voted 10-1 to adopt mandatory recycling in the city in order to reduce waste and save money.
• Residents will receive an initial three-month grace period where those who don’t recycle won’t be fined, after the three-months residents will still receive a number of warnings before fines are imposed.
• Every other week residents are responsible for bringing out their recyclables, after the bin isn’t brought out five times the resident will receive a $25 fine.

From the article:

In a 10-1 vote, the City Council passed the ordinance with the hope that it would improve recycling participation while saving the city money, the report said.

There will be a three-month grace period when no warnings or fines will be given to residents for failing to recycle. After the grace period, residents will have multiple chances to abide by the new law before actually receiving a fine, according to the article. ...