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Cheektowaga board weighs bringing recycling in-house amid rising contract costs
Summary
Council members discussed whether the town should bring recycling collection in-house after a sharp contract price increase. The board debated vehicle needs, labor and union constraints, existing contract length and potential start-up costs.
Council members spent substantial time on March 25 discussing whether the Town of Cheektowaga should take recycling collection in-house to reduce sharply rising contract costs.
Council members said the town has seen a significant increase in recycling contract expenses and suggested evaluating whether municipal provision would save money in the long term. Speakers cited several factors to consider: the upfront cost of vehicles and equipment, ongoing labor and benefits costs if the work shifts to town employees, dump fees that the town would still…
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