Single-stream recycling meeting

[ilai]

I just got back from the meeting held at the West Somerville Neighborhood School about the city's upcoming single-stream recycling program, where all the recyclables (paper, plastic, metal, and glass) can be commingled in a new cart provided by the city. Highlights from the meeting:

• The program will start on October 17, and anything that fits inside the cart doesn't have to be broken down.
• Delivery of the carts will start on October 10 (Columbus Day weekend) and take three weeks, starting from the west side of the city toward the east. They'll put them out on your sidewalk/driveway.
• Some people may receive carts after the program starts, but they will still take recycling in the old blue bins.
• Single-/two-family houses receive one free cart; 3-families receive 2; and 4-6 unit buildings receive 3. More can be purchased for $45 each from the DPW.

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