The Orange Recycling Committee discussed problems with IWS, the current food scrap collector, noting inconsistent service and difficulty reaching the company, and expressed concern that IWS may end the program. The committee asked Chair Mitch Goldblatt to investigate an alternative program proposed by Quantum Organics that would use two 64‑gallon bins with weekly pickups of roughly 250 lbs each at a cost of 252 per month; Quantum can accept loose scraps or scraps in biodegradable bags they can supply. The committee still needs to analyze whether this program would cost the town more than disposing the same material with regular trash and is also considering using textile or "nip" revenues to offset costs, while awaiting additional information from IWS contacts about other potential vendors. This indicates the town is in an open planning phase to redesign or replace its food scrap collection service, with a clear willingness to evaluate new haulers, logistics, and pricing structures. Vendors in organics hauling, collection containers, program design, or related education services could position themselves now as alternatives or complementary providers while the committee assesses options.

Information from Sam King at Quantum Organics outlined the proposed service; committee is exploring ...