Dive Brief:

• The City Council in Bangor, Maine finalized a contract that will privatize recycling in the city.

• Beginning on July 1, 2014, Pine Tree Waste will handle the town's recycling services.

• Bangor currently uses its public work employees for collection, transportation and sorting, at a cost of approximately $250,000 annually. 

Dive Insight:

The five year deal signed with Pine Tree Waste is expected to cost $111,500 in 2014, and $578,000 for the entire length of the contract.