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Westford’s pay-as-you-throw program is scheduled to begin in early July 2026, with town staff reviewing a 75-day implementation plan on April 10. A survey of 873 residents found that 71% said they could meet their disposal needs with one 37-gallon cart.
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The Recycling Commission is preparing to help implement pay-as-you-throw, a system that charges for trash disposal and is expected to begin in early July. The commission will study why some residents cannot reduce their trash and seek the survey’s raw data. It also unanimously approved allowing reduced household hazardous waste fees for residents who say the standard fee is unaffordable.
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