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The committee unanimously endorsed the concept of a broader bottle bill that would cover more container types and increase the deposit from 5 to 10 cents.
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The endorsement supports a proposal intended to reduce litter and make more containers eligible for redemption. The committee also reported that Chelmsford recycled 296.22 tons and disposed of 726.95 tons of trash in February 2026. Rain barrels and compost bins are available to order, and 133 households participated in curbside composting.
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