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Select Board approves $55,100 compactor replacement at transfer station
Summary
After months of repairs to a 34-year-old compactor and escalating maintenance costs, the board authorized $55,100 to replace the unit with a locally based vendor (United Hydraulics) and to fund the purchase from the solid-waste capital reserve account; the motion passed unanimously (5–0).
Facilities reported that the town’s transfer-station compactor — 34 years old — is failing, with numerous recent emergency repairs and safety risks. Two replacement quotes were considered: United Hydraulics (Maine) at approximately $55,100 and Atlantic Recycling (New Hampshire) at approximately $58,000. United Hydraulics was recommended because the company provides local service for the town’s balers and compactors and offered the lower quote.
Board members discussed the capital-reserve balance for solid waste (the packet showed a recent updated balance of roughly $124,629) and the compactor’s purchase was described as exactly the sort of unplanned capital expense the reserve was intended to cover. The board moved to authorize United Hydraulics to replace the compactor and to have the funds come from the solid-waste capital reserve.
The motion carried with all votes in favor (recorded in the meeting as five yes, zero no). Staff will arrange installation and coordinate site work and warranty details with the vendor.
Next steps: Facilities will finalize the purchase order, schedule an 8–10-week lead time delivery window, and confirm warranty/service provisions with United Hydraulics.
