8/10/2011 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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6 future date. Ms. Laurent stated that towns were considering the value of recyclables and would benefit from each of the organizations offering proposals that included dual or single stream recycling. Mr. Barrett noted the challenge of acquiring a consensus from all towns on Cape Cod, but emphasized its importance. Mr. Barrettstated that Bourne was considering single or dual stream recycling while utilizing the existing infrastructure. The Chair inquired about the need for the UCRTS beyond recycling, should waste be sent to Bourne. Ms. Laurent responded that it would be needed if rail was to be used. The Chair suggested that it could be utilized as a depository for the Cape. Ms. Laurent questioned the sensibility of handling the load twice, collecting it locally and then tipping it elsewhere. The Chair stated that the transfer station was designed with the intent to take trucks off the road and suggested that there could be some resistance if it were taken away. Mr. Barrett stated the possibility of speaking with the three other towns to develop . an agreement with Bourne for solid waste disposal and use of the UCRTS for recycling. Mr. Jack requested that Mr. Tilton report his disappointment on the activity of the Cape Cod Commission since the solid waste study occurred 3 years ago, and that no conclusions about recycling had been drawn during that time. Mr. Jack added that some of the proposals could have been eliminated rather than be included in further discussion, such as Mass Coastal. Mr. Jack added that the Upper Cape options were different from the rest of the Cape, sinceBourne and SEMASS were nearby. Mr. Jack also stated that there could be a possibility for a centralized recycling facility on the Upper Cape. Mr. Jack also referenced the challenges associated with making decisions about local waste facilities and solid waste contracts without the solutions. Mr. Jack agreed that Bourne and SEMASS could handle solid waste and that Waste Management and E.L. Harvey seemed to have a recycling plan. Mr. Jack stated his belief that the Cape Cod Commission process should have been further along. Ms. Laurent advised that the firms be encouraged to provide price proposals according to tonnage, in order to better inform various regions of the Cape. There was also discussion about Bourne providing the same information. Ms. Laurent also noted the importance of providing details about the recycling component as trash decreases and recyclables increase,providing savings to the towns. Mr. Jack suggested that offering recycling would be a major commitment from a company. Ms. Laurent inquired of Mr. Tilton whether private haulers would continue to benefit from the town's tipping rate for residential at a future date. Chairman Elliott noted that although commercial was extended to the end of the year, it may continue through the three year period. Mr. Jack referenced the Inter-Municipal Agreement and upcoming discussions with the Falmouth Board of Selectmen regarding the waste management facility. Referencing the IMA further, Mr. Jack noted that other contracts, such as rail, are also linked to the agreement. Mr. Jack noted that there had been issues in the past with other towns and that each town would need to ratify the document. There was discussion regarding involvement by the Boards of Health and Mr. Jack indicated that the state was pushing permits on the Board of Health for small facilities. Mr. Tilton summarized the information he would share with the Cape Cod Commission to include the feasibility of Bourne and SEMASS due to cost, the feasibility of E.L. Harvey and Waste Management due to their ability to offer recycling,the need to provide numbers for consideration,the removal of Mass Coastal from consideration since it appeared to be an unrealistic option, consideration of the UCRTS as a viable facility in the future and recyclables should be part of the proposals. July 2011 Tonnage,John Elliot Update