Summary
Free collection bins would keep worn-out clothes and shoes out of the landfill while earning the town 10 cents a pound. The town pays nothing — the vendor covers the $4,000 bins — and proceeds could go to school PTAs or youth sports.
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Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Costs taxpayers nothing; the town earns 10 cents per pound collected.
✅Who benefits
Residents get a free way to recycle worn clothing, and the town (or school/youth groups) gets modest revenue.
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