CHESAPEAKE, Va. — As voting began on Election Day Nov. 5, Chesapeake residents voted “no” on the proposed recycling program.

Only 37% of Chesapeake voters wanted curbside recycling, as those in favor were defeated by nearly 30,000 votes.

Watch: Chesapeake Council to Put Curbside Recycling on November Ballot

Chesapeake City Council votes to put curbside recycling program on November ballot

News 3 has been following the issue of recycling in Chesapeake for months, as in March, more than 1,000 Chesapeake residents signed a petition to bring back curbside recycling.

In July, the Chesapeake City Council voted 8-1 to put the recycling program on the November ballot. If adopted, curbside recycling would cause Chesapeake households to pay mandatory fees of $10 a month for the service.

Watch: Chesapeake City Council halts new voting system, raises debate on recycling

Chesapeake City Council discusses voting system, curbside recycling program

The program was cut from the city budget more than two years ago.