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Recycling center reports higher tonnage, cardboard and plastic revenue; volunteers credited
Summary
Solid waste and recycling staff reported increased waste tonnage year over year for January and February, revenue from plastics and cardboard bales, and praised volunteers and attendants for center operations.
The town’s solid waste and recycling report to the Select Board on March 10 said January and February recycling and waste volumes rose compared with last year, and marketing of plastics and cardboard generated revenue.
The report showed January waste was about 95 tons versus 89 tons the prior year. Recycling bales were comparable, and cardboard bales were numerous due to increased home deliveries. The center reported revenue figures: January income approximately $700 and notable value for plastic bales (number 2 natural plastic) with an approximate marketing value cited at about $14,000 for approximately 18,500 pounds.
For the year to date the board was told revenue totaled about $11,461 (figure read aloud as part of a larger series of numbers). The presenter noted that some checks and payments for 2024–25 were still being processed, and that trucking and pickup scheduling for bales can create logistical challenges.
Board members publicly thanked on-site staff and volunteers, singled out Chuck and volunteers Al and Clay for particular efforts, and praised attendants for keeping the recycling operation running. No changes to solid waste policy or fees were proposed or voted on at the meeting.
