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Recycling Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Committee Pursues New Recycling Contractor

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Recycling Pickup Adjustments After Vendor Change

Enviro Express began collecting residential recycling on July 1, and residents reported missed pickups and timing concerns. The company plans to start pickups at 6:00 a.m.; residents are strongly encouraged to place bins out the night before.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Recycling Vendor Changes July 1

Enviro Express, Inc. was selected as Orange’s recycling vendor beginning July 1, 2026. Residents should keep using their usual pickup day, although the time of day could change.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 20, 2026

Orange Explores Reliable Food Scrap Collection

The committee supported exploring a replacement food-scrap collection service after reporting that the current provider has been inconsistent and that April scraps may not have been collected. One alternative would provide two 64-gallon bins with weekly pickup for $252 per month, but the town must compare costs and seek approval before moving forward.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Electronics Recycling Adds Batteries and Bulbs

Take 2 Electronics is now fully operating at the Transfer Station, with batteries and bulbs added to the accepted materials. At the April 11 event, residents also recycled 9,240 pounds of shredded paper, 1,026 pounds of electronics, and 80 mattresses despite a small truck fire that temporarily halted operations.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Electronics Shed Adds Batteries and Bulbs

The Town signed a contract with Take 2 Electronics, expanding the Electronics Shed to accept batteries and bulbs; new signs and containers are now in place.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Electronics Recycling Service Set to Change

Take 2 will begin collecting electronics, batteries, and light bulbs at the Transfer Station after NewTech Recycling removes its bins. The committee also reported that three recycling loads were rejected in January because of contamination and is seeking the source of the problem.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Committee Pursues New Recycling Contractor

The committee unanimously approved contacting the Public Works director to pursue a possible contract with Take 2 to replace Newtech Recycling, which currently pays $0.03 per ton. A future contract would still require review by the Board of Selectmen.

1 min readMunicipal coverage