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Recycling-A task force was formed to explore pay as you throw and curbside pick up as options for <br /> Mashpee. The task force will recommend to the Board of Selectmen to offer curbside trash pick up <br /> with mandatory recycling. The transfer station will be maintained on a limited schedule, such as 3 <br /> days per week, where pay as you throw. Substantial funds will be necessary and significant support <br /> from the town will be necessary to enact these changes. The second proposal would be a <br /> recommendation to offer pay as you throw at the transfer station and the final proposal would be to <br /> maintain the status quo with the current system. When asked,the Chair stated that the cost of dump <br /> stickers do not cover the costs of the operation. At present, 4,000 stickers are sold compared to 7,500 <br /> households. The town has a contract with SEMass until 2010 but costs are expected to double or triple <br /> when the contract expires. The Committee questioned why it would be cheaper to offer curbside pick <br /> up. The Chair responded that it would not cost less but the benefits are 1) improved recycling efforts, <br /> 2) reduced cost to homeowners who pay for private hauling, 3) limited number of vehicles traveling <br /> to the transfer station(currently 1,000 cars on an average day)reducing traffic and cost of time and gas <br /> of the individual. The transfer station would stay open to accept leaves and scrap metal, as well as <br /> trash overflow. Ms. Kane asked about people who are motivated by recycling at the transfer station, <br /> who may not continue with the curbside pick up. The Chair and Mr. Theis clarified that if residents do <br /> not have recycling in their bin,the trash will not be picked up. A public hearing will be held and the <br /> task force will recommend that the town conduct a survey of its citizenship. <br /> Mashpee's Ponds Water Quality-MEC Pond Health Report is now available on the Mashpee <br /> Coalition website. A master copy has been provided to the Chair. <br /> ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> Motion made by Ms. Kane to cancel the December II meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Baker. <br /> All voted unanimously. <br /> The Chair distributed the calendar of meetings for 2009 and made every effort to maintain the 2nd <br /> Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be January 15. <br /> MEETING ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion made by Mr.Baker to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. <br /> Marcelli. All voted unanimously. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Jennifer M. Clifford <br /> Board Secretary <br /> 5 <br />