Dive Brief:

• The town of Denville, NJ said good-bye to Waste Management’s collection services as it opted to ink a deal with hauler Gaeta Recycling.
• The trash contract between the town and Waste Management is slated to expire, promoting the township to sign a five year contract with the lowest bidder.
• Paterson, NJ-based Gaeta has been in operation for over 80 years.

Dive Insight:

Gaeta’s bid came in at $69.85 per ton, while Waste Management’s was estimated at $104 per ton. Another hauler, Blue Diamond, also competed for the contract, with a bid of $86 per ton. Denville’s current rate is $69.92 per ton.