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F F <br /> Recycling Committee. <br /> Monday, March 17, 2008 <br /> Minutes <br /> Members Present: Nikki l escoteau , Chuck Gasior <br /> Others: John Brown <br /> Catherine Laurent, DPW <br /> A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order at 2:00 .m.. <br /> RECYCLING r <br /> Most of the reconfiguration at the Transfer Station has been completed. Mixed paper and <br /> chipboard are bung collected together in one compactor: All#l-and #2 Plastics, <br /> including frosted milk jugs, are being collected together in a second compactor. The <br /> third compactor is collecting#3-7 plastics. This spring, the cardboard compactor will be <br /> relocated to the recycling area. A "slip lane' will also be provided so recyclers can <br /> bypass the trash building to exit. <br /> Chuck suggested providing examples or photos of the different materials at the Transfer'' <br /> Station, particularly plastic, to assist residents with sorting. Mastic flowerp ots are <br /> recyclable with the#3-7 plastics. Nikki suggested cheeping with nurseries to see if they <br /> will accept the pots for reuse. <br /> HAULER RECYCLING <br /> Borne haulers have begun to offer recycling, though the Board of Health is still not <br /> enforcing their regulation,. Catherine will meet with Glen Harrington, Health Agent to <br /> discuss. The haulers complying are potentially at a competitive disadvantage if their <br /> service is more costly because of the recycling. <br /> At the schools, Casella is collecting commingled rec Iles. All materials are now la <br /> ced , <br /> in one container rather than separate containers. The cost of the commingled collection is <br /> comparable to the cost of the individual collections and is more convenient. Nfl ki <br /> mentioned that New Seabur is interviewIn haul <br /> y g r to barn abort their recycling . <br /> program. The haulers with the best recycling programs will thea be recommended to <br /> residents. If more residents are demanding recycling arra hiring haulers based on the <br /> availability of recycling, neo re'haulers may be inclined to offer recycling. <br /> r , <br /> RECYCLING POSTCARD <br /> The graphic designer bas begun work on the Postcard. The Committee discussed what <br /> information to include. The postcard will be mailed to all residential property errs in <br /> p y . _ <br /> May. Catherine will update the neap of the Transfer Station to.include on the postcard. . <br /> Chuck will draft the other information to include, <br />