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City cleaning to return to neighborhood-based approach soon, says alderman

City cleaning to return to neighborhood-based approach soon, says alderman

Amsterdam's city cleaning and garbage collection services will return to neighborhood-based work schedules in 2024 to combat high sick leave and a loss of local expertise. Alderman Van Buren announced that cleaners will be assigned fixed areas starting January 1, followed by garbage collectors on June 1, reversing a 2019 centralization policy. The move aims to restore employees' sense of ownership and improve street cleanliness after the current system led to increased stress, safety concerns, and operational issues.

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