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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.
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Orange may seek a new recycling contractor that could provide stronger marketing support and more detailed reporting. No contract was approved at this meeting. The committee also reported that 2025 residential recycling rates were down 9.4% from 2024 and that one December load was rejected because of contamination.
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