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5 <br /> State Recycling Rates-1997, 1998, and 1999 : It was noted <br /> that according to this chart, mashpee rates appear as the lowest <br /> Cape wide. Mr. Hall remarked this would provide Mashpee with the <br /> best opportunity to increase and improve recycling efforts. <br /> Waste Management Methods on Cape Cod for the years 1985, <br /> 1997, and 1998-Source compiled by Cape Cod Commission-Composting/ <br /> Recycling, Incineration, Landfill, Totals: Information based <br /> upon Town data regarding the municipal recycling of ordinary <br /> recyclables. <br /> Activo solid Waste Facilities in Massachusetts-source DEP <br /> Bureau of waste Prevention, 10/21/99-Incinerators, Landfills, and <br /> Transfer Stations for the years 1999 and 2000 : Information <br /> indicating the trend toward regional facilities is undeniable. <br /> Summary of waste Bans-Source DEP Bureau of waste Prevention, <br /> 10/19/99 : Although Waste Bans went into effect in 1990, the <br /> state has never enforced. them. The state is proposing a new ban <br /> effective April 1St. Transfer stations will be required to <br /> conduct monthly inspections of trash in order to assure that <br /> items being banned, such as cathode ray tubes, computer monitors', <br /> etc. , are not being disposed of in this fashion. The state will <br /> offer guidelines in this regard. <br /> Taste Generation and Recycling for a variety of MSW: The <br /> chant indicates generation vs. actual recycling of certain items <br /> (paper, glass, metals, plastics, misc. , textiles, wood, other, <br /> food wastes, yard trimmings, and misc. organics) . EPA estimate <br /> of Massachusetts generation; Massachusetts recycling (1996) . <br /> Materials Recycled in tons 19981 Cape cod, <br /> Massachusetts : This chart indicates how many tons of materials <br /> each town shipped out for recycling in one year. Also indicated <br /> is the total amount of each category. Mr. Hall spoke of the Town <br /> of Bourne' s plan to develop a regional landfill, as well as their~ <br /> proposal to develop a regional materials recycling facility at <br /> the same site. Cape Cock Commission will assist Bourne in <br /> analyzing the feasibility of such a project. � <br /> i <br /> How To IncreaseRecycling-Suggestions : Public Education, <br /> Improve re Regional Marketing/Processing, Adopt Pay-As-You Throw <br /> Incentive, Recycle in Schools and Public Buildings, Buy Recycled <br /> Products in Schools and Public Buildings, Encourage Home <br /> omrposting, Encourage Business Recycling Cooperatives, Promote <br /> WasteCap of Mass.. to Businesses, and. Special Events. Mr. Fall <br /> advised that recycling markets prove before pay-as-you-throw <br /> programs are adopted, as there has to be an alternative for <br /> citizens to dispose of bulky waste. Also, the seasonal <br /> population should be taken into consideration when offering pay- <br /> as-you throw. Mr. Hall encouraged the small business <br /> collaborative to join forces in recycling their cardboard. Be <br /> also emphasized the education and training progr~amn factors <br /> involved. -2- <br />