Mayor asks for more recycling
Sep 18th, 2008 by Paul Leighton
Mayor Scanlon says we’re doing OK with our recycling this year, but not as well as last year when the city saved $250,000. The city saves $77 in trash disposal costs for every ton it recycles, he said at Monday night’s City Council meeting.
In response, Ward 3 City Councilor John Burke said people have been discouraged from recycling because the cost savings have not been passed along in the form of a lower trash fee, which remains at $100 for residents.
“People feel it’s not worth it to recycle,” Burke said.
Scanlon responded by saying the city was able to keep the Cove School open in part due to the money saved through increased recycling.
Scanlon said there are about 200 of the large recycling toters still available for residents to buy for $55. The toters have wheels and hold more material than three recycling bins.They can only be used for paper. The toters are available by appointment with the Engineering Department on Thursday evenings. Call (978) 921-6000, ext. 2355.
