DPW says 4,000 carts distributed; transfer‑station compactors approved

Aug 5, 2026

Durham’s DPW told the IWMAC it has distributed 4,000 carts and handled exchanges from 96‑ to 64‑gallon carts, reported a budget appearance that will look higher because it omits expected outsourcing savings, and said the Transfer Station will add compactors after a permit was approved. Casella is exploring organics collection.

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Rich, the DPW representative, told the IWMAC that the department has distributed 4,000 carts and has processed many exchanges, most commonly switching households from 96‑gallon to 64‑gallon carts. He said families of seven or more will receive additional carts at no charge; other residents may need to pay for a “yellow top.”

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