{"id":32467,"date":"2024-11-20T15:56:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T20:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/?page_id=32467"},"modified":"2024-11-20T15:56:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T20:56:20","slug":"limerick-transfer-station","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/community-waste-toolkit\/limerick-transfer-station\/","title":{"rendered":"Limerick Transfer Station"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id32467_f4af7e-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id32467_f4af7e-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id32467_f4af7e-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id32467_f4af7e-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id32467_f4af7e-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id32467_f4af7e-dc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id32467_f4af7e-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id32467_f4af7e-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id32467_f4af7e-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id32467_f4af7e-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id32467_f4af7e-dc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-left-half kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column32467_c59c90-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column32467_c59c90-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column32467_c59c90-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column32467_c59c90-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column32467_c59c90-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column32467_c59c90-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column32467_c59c90-46{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column32467_c59c90-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column32467_c59c90-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column32467_c59c90-46\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/community-waste-toolkit\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Logo1-3-1024x494.png\" alt=\"Arrow with words &quot;Community Waste Toolkit&quot; inside\" class=\"wp-image-14565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Logo1-3-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Logo1-3-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Logo1-3-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Logo1-3-105x51.png 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Logo1-3-317x153.png 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Logo1-3-423x204.png 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Logo1-3-634x306.png 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Logo1-3-846x408.png 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Logo1-3-951x459.png 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Logo1-3.png 1093w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column32467_6cfe92-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column32467_6cfe92-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column32467_6cfe92-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column32467_6cfe92-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column32467_6cfe92-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column32467_6cfe92-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column32467_6cfe92-79{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column32467_6cfe92-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column32467_6cfe92-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column32467_6cfe92-79\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/community-waste-toolkit\/reuse\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2017\/12\/Reuse_3.png\" alt=\"Graphic of modified recycling symbol\" class=\"wp-image-14491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2017\/12\/Reuse_3.png 360w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2017\/12\/Reuse_3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2017\/12\/Reuse_3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2017\/12\/Reuse_3-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2017\/12\/Reuse_3-317x317.png 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,360px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/community-waste-toolkit\/reuse\/\">Reuse<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column32467_13392d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column32467_13392d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column32467_13392d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column32467_13392d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column32467_13392d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column32467_13392d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column32467_13392d-5e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column32467_13392d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column32467_13392d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column32467_13392d-5e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/community-waste-toolkit\/community-engagement\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2017\/12\/Education_V2.png\" alt=\"Graphic of community members\" class=\"wp-image-14437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2017\/12\/Education_V2.png 360w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2017\/12\/Education_V2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2017\/12\/Education_V2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2017\/12\/Education_V2-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2017\/12\/Education_V2-317x317.png 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,360px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/community-waste-toolkit\/community-engagement\/\">Community<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2003, the town of Limerick\u2019s new Solid Waste Manager noticed that a lot of the items discarded at the transfer station were in good condition and could have been used by someone else. Instead of paying to landfill or incinerate those items, the manager decided to set them aside for someone else to take home. This solution offered two major benefits: town residents could access goods at no cost, and the town could reduce its costs associated with waste disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the initial take-it shop was simply a pile of usable goods left in a corner, the program\u2019s popularity led the Solid Waste Manager to work toward creating a dedicated space at the transfer station for the new take-it shop. Using both funding from a state grant and the town taxpayers, the manager purchased a garage to house both the take-it shop and an electronics recycling program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outcome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2004 Limerick opened its newly constructed take-it shop. Town residents are permitted to drop off and take usable items at no cost. Since the take-it shop opened, Limerick has seen substantial decreases in its waste tonnages and associated costs. In the same year that the take-it shop opened, the town\u2019s demolition waste decreased by 100 tons, and its household waste decreased by 150 tons. Between 2004 and 2016, Limerick\u2019s solid waste costs have decreased by nearly 24%. Beyond the cost savings, the take-it shop has helped the community. In the wake of community tragedies, the shop has helped residents get back on their feet. It\u2019s also a resource for collectors, new home-buyers, and others just looking for a find. The take-it shop is extremely popular with town residents, and the town manager hopes to expand soon to accommodate demand.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id32467_b96210-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id32467_b96210-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id32467_b96210-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id32467_b96210-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id32467_b96210-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id32467_b96210-3e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id32467_b96210-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column32467_a7df45-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column32467_a7df45-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column32467_a7df45-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column32467_a7df45-47{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column32467_a7df45-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column32467_a7df45-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column32467_a7df45-47\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Books-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Image of book donation bin and discarded mattresses\" class=\"wp-image-14640\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Books-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Books-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Books-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Books-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Books-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Books-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Books-634x476.jpg 634w, 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column32467_11d3fc-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column32467_11d3fc-a6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column32467_11d3fc-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column32467_11d3fc-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column32467_11d3fc-a6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop-e1516134677698-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"Image of swap shop interior with shelves full of items\" class=\"wp-image-14641\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop-e1516134677698-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop-e1516134677698-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop-e1516134677698-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop-e1516134677698-105x73.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop-e1516134677698-317x220.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop-e1516134677698-423x293.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop-e1516134677698-634x440.jpg 634w, 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column32467_641fc1-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column32467_641fc1-26{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column32467_641fc1-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column32467_641fc1-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column32467_641fc1-26\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14642\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop2-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop2-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop2-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop2-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop2-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop2-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2018\/01\/Limerick_Shop2-1268x951.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges &amp; Tradeoffs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps one of the biggest challenges for the Limerick take-it shop is its popularity. It has near-constant visitors, and at times lines can stretch to 14 cars long to access the shop. To minimize start-up costs, the take-it shop was added to the existing transfer station plan. The Solid Waste Manager notes that because the popularity of the shop wasn\u2019t anticipated by the site planners, the layout of the shop within the transfer station is not ideal. While more space and an improved flow of traffic would be helpful, the take-it shop is a beloved addition to the transfer station, and any challenges are outweighed by the overall benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Record-keeping has also been a challenge. While the staff kept detailed records of the items that passed through the shop in its first year, the data collection process quickly became too burdensome. While the information was helpful to have, the manager has compromised by asking individuals to write down a description of the items they take from the shop on a notepad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations for Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t worry about what happens to the goods:<\/strong> The Solid Waste Manager notes that the purpose of the take-it shop is to help local families. She doesn\u2019t worry about residents who take goods to sell online or at yard sales. Even if the goods are sold rather than used, they are still kept out of the waste stream, and the profit helps those families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourage sharing:<\/strong> While most residents take sparingly from the take-it shop, the manager suggests intervening if individuals take too much. In rare cases where one person is taking too much of a certain item the staff and volunteers that oversee the transfer station gently encourage them to save some items for other town residents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan for popularity: <\/strong>The Limerick take-it shop has no shortage of donations or \u201cshoppers.\u201d Planning for growth, and thinking about the layout of the space can help prevent congestion and makes management of the shop easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reuse Community Background In 2003, the town of Limerick\u2019s new Solid Waste Manager noticed that a lot of the items discarded at the transfer station were in good condition and could have been used by someone else. 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