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JRM Hauling & Recycling will takeover residential curbside trash whip-round from the City of Melrose beginning March 5, but residents shouldn't see any change in their service according to the company's officials and Melrose Metropolis Engineer John Scenna.
On Tuesday, the Melrose Board of Aldermen unanimously authorized the big apple to enter a five-year contract with JRM, which has a five-year extension option.
JRM currently serves Saugus, Malden, Reading and other communities in the compass. Tom Flanagan, JRM sales manager, told the aldermen that the company is working with the Melrose Area of Public Works reviewing policies and routes, aiming for a "seamless metamorphosis" for residents.
"When we take over, they’re going to see a different color truck and that’s all," Flanagan said.
The going round routes and schedule will continue, and Scenna said residents are asked to put out their trash by 7 a.m. on gleaning day "at least at the beginning," until residents have a feel for when the pickup truck comes to their neighborhood. If a pickup is missed, residents should call the DPW.
Source: Patch.com