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Tenafly reviews January recycling tonnage and per-ton payments
Summary
The commission reviewed January recycling figures: comingled 54.16 tons at $75/ton, mixed paper 81.31 tons at $11/ton, and cardboard 5.77 tons at $20/ton; members noted comingled recycling costs more than garbage per ton but remains cheaper overall.
At the Feb. 19 meeting the commission reviewed January recycling totals and the per-ton payments: comingled recyclables were recorded at 54.16 tons at $75 per ton (total $4,062); mixed paper at 81.31 tons brought $11 per ton ($894.41); and cardboard at 5.77 tons brought $20 per ton ($115.40). The minutes restated December figures for comparison and noted comingled recycling continues to cost the town money, but still at a lower per-ton cost than garbage collection.
Members asked for the December and January side-by-side data to monitor trends; no formal policy change or procurement decision was made during the meeting. The commission will continue to review hauling and processing costs as part of broader waste-reduction planning.
