The popular program was upheld by voters in a June referendum by a two-to-one margin.
Read MoreTrash is down 59% after one year; local official calls the program “a resounding success” that “exceeded all of our expectations.”
Read MoreThe Boston Globe reports that solid waste decreased by 64% in the first year of the program.
Read MoreProgram will serve town of 3,000 with curbside solid waste and recycling collection.
Read MoreThe town releases figures showing it has cut solid waste by 49%.
Read MoreThe Cape Cod Times reports on the benefits of pay-as-you-throw to Sandwich, Mass., after four years. The Board of Selectmen Chair says, “I’m surprised, frankly, other communities haven’t done what we’ve done.”
Read MoreTrash tonnage is down 34%.
Read MoreThe recycling rate has also doubled, from 19% to 38%.
Read MoreTown Administrator says, “We dramatically improved recycling, reduced solid waste, and saved taxpayers a considerable amount of money.”
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