Wayland Town Crier 7/25/12: Towns go green to save green. The green movement is good for the environment, good for public relations and, for many area towns, much easier on the wallet. A review of data collected by the state shows that recycling rates are on the rise in MetroWest and the Milford area, in part a reflection of many towns’ decisions to make recycling easier and more cost effective for residents. Wayland led the pack in MetroWest with a 49 percent recycling rate in 2010, and according to its 2011 Annual Town Report, residents recycled more than they threw out in fiscal 2011, with 1,115 tons recycled and 1,059 tons disposed of.