In a small Western Massachusetts former mill town, now part of a larger college circuit, a Chinese-American high school student is suspected of selling drugs simply because he's recently moved from New York City.
The students know about it. The principal knows. The teachers and staff members have heard about it, too.
When one of the school's security guards learns too much, she calls the Waldron police, and Detective Elena Petrakis leads the investigation.
Backing her -- as in Recycle -- are Chief Owen Neland, Senior Detective Don Burris, Lt. Ike Omari, and Sgts. Jae Ryu and Rob Perez, who offer advice and support.