Burlington Outsourcing Recycling
Burlington opts to outsource its recycling program to reduce costs and relieve overburdened employees.
The city's move comes after years of struggling with high costs and staffing shortages in its recycling division. Outsourcing is projected to save Burlington taxpayers roughly $500,000 annually. Casella Waste Systems will take over Burlington's recycling processing, beginning in July. The contract with Casella is for five years, with an option to renew. Some city employees will be offered positions with Casella, while others will be reassigned to other departments. The transition aims to minimize disruptions to residents' recycling services.
