Dive summary:
- The closing of the Tiverton, Rhode Island recycling operation will mean recyclables are going to need to be trucked out to New Bedford which could add $100,000 a year in additional costs for labor and equipment.
- The Site-Ready Materials & Recycling facility in Tiverton agreed with the city to close its transfer station because of over-zoning issues.
- The extra $100,000 will go to more fuel and wear on the trucks as well as 14-20 extra hours of labor every week which would force overtime.
From the article:
Both Pacheco and City Administrator Shawn Cadime said the city does not have a contract with Site-Ready. It has a contract with Casella Resource Corp. for use at this facility.
“We’re kind of stuck,” Pacheco said of the set-up that was advantageous because of the proximity to Tiverton.
About a month ago, Pacheco said in an interview the city needed to rework its agreement with Casella.
Cadime said he was meeting this week with ABC Disposal to discuss alternatives and costs. ...
