Summary
Cardboard is finally back up to $50 a ton, but plastic is nearly worthless — a truckload yielded about $80 — and some recyclers now charge up to $300 per pickup. Members weighed whether paying small disposal fees still saves money versus the $103-per-ton trash alternative.
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Plastic revenue is near zero and may soon cost money; cardboard gains partially offset the losses.
The town saves money as long as small recycling fees stay far below landfill tipping costs.
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