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County approves $1.03M baler replacement at Northern Recycling Center
Summary
The board ratified a $1.03 million award to BE Equipment to replace the baler at the Northern Recycling Center, part of the county's recycling infrastructure upgrade.
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved a Change Order/contract award for the replacement of the baler at the Northern Recycling Center. The bid record shows the contract was awarded to BE Equipment, Inc. for $1,028,630.83.
The county said the replacement will modernize sorting and baling capacity at the Northern Recycling Center, intended to improve processing throughput and reduce downtime for equipment repairs. The Engineering and Solid Waste Management departments recommended the award following public bidding. The item appears on the agenda as J‑7 and was adopted by roll call vote.
Why this matters: recycled material processing capacity is essential to the county’s waste diversion strategy; a modern baler reduces operational risk and supports material resale. Construction and installation are expected to follow the county’s procurement and site‑safety requirements.
What’s next: the contracting officer will finalize the contract paperwork and coordinate delivery and installation schedules with enterprise operations and the vendor.
