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Alton OKs new seven-year waste-hauling contract with Waste Management

6703725 · October 29, 2025
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The Alton Board of Selectmen approved a seven-year contract with Waste Management for municipal solid waste disposal and authorized a town signing agent; town staff said Waste Management offered lower per‑ton rates and onsite glass recycling, while a new state DES surcharge will be paid up front and reimbursed quarterly.

The Alton Board of Selectmen voted to approve a seven‑year solid waste disposal contract with Waste Management and authorized the town’s signing agent to execute the agreement.

Public Works Director Seth told the board the town’s existing seven‑year agreement with Waste Management ends this year and that he negotiated new pricing proposals from Waste Management and Casella. "I did get a price back from Waste Management for a $100 a ton for MSW and demo," Seth said, adding that Casella had offered "$69 a ton." Seth also described a Waste…

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