Change in processing partners cuts costs; source separation boosts metal revenue
Staff reported a processing-cost drop from roughly $150/ton to $57.50/ton after changing partners, and said separating metals and aluminum at drop-offs is yielding significantly higher returns (metals ~$160/ton), improving program economics.
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Waste Services staff told the committee that recent partner changes reduced processing costs for curbside recycling from roughly $150 per ton to about $57.50 per ton, delivering immediate savings. "The actual processing cost we pay now is $57.50," the Waste Services staff said, noting savings compared with earlier arrangements.
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