12/1/2004 RECYCLING COMMITTEE Minutes

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Recycling,Committee Wednesday,December 1,2404 Minutes Members Present: Nikki les oteau , Chuck Gasior Others: Catherine Laurent, fw A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.. APPROVAL of MINUTES The Committee approved the minutes of the September 22, 2004 meeting. SWAP SHIP The Committee members will got dimensions and program details of swap shops located at other Transfer Stations. SCHOOLS . program for Earth Day will be explored, including a school assembly on recycling with a performer. A performer from westem Massachusetts has a recycling program. Nikki suggested contacting Cape Cod Community College, MEC, and the Mass. Environmental Educators for a list of other performers or speakers. Provin eto n also had a program several years ago- BOTTLE goBOTTLE REDEMPTION The Town Manager supported formalizing the bottle redemption ption collection. Catherine will develop an application and guidelines for eligibility. She will also contact the local redemption center to discuss collection/separation�requi r ment . Chuck suggested that the Boy Scouts be contacted to advise them that the Town is considering a new process. SOUTHPORT RECYCLING resident contacted Catherine to inquire about establishing a recycling program in Southport. Currently, only curbside trash collection is offered. She is unable to recycle at the Transfer Station for health reasons. Catherine contacted Waste Management, Southport's trash hauler. They do not offer recycling in Mashpee. Catherine advised the Board of Health of this as itis a violation of their hauling permit. The options for recycling at this time would therefore be to hire another hauler to.collect recyclables either curbside or from a central location in Southport. The Town could also consider purchasing a recycling trailer which could be used at various locations and for special events. Chuck will contact the interested resident. Catherine' will explore the options.