4/11/2012 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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Cape would have greater buying power as a region and cited an example in Freetown, MA. Mr. Finneran inquired about the separation of commercial and residential waste in SEMAS S' agreement and Ms. Laurent responded that Mashpee's contract was always for residential only. Discussion: Bourne/SEMASS Agreement Mr. D. Barrett reported that the Bourne Board of Selectmen voted to sign a ten year agreement with COVVANTA to accept their ash. During the first three years, Bourne would maintain the current MSW intake, supplemented with ash for disposal, but in 2015 Bourne would go to 95% ash for disposal, leaving 3 0,000 tons to be utilized. As part of the agreement, COVANTA would handle Bourne's MSW for 20 years following the closure of the landfill. Continued operation of the landfill, as is, would have closed the landfill sometime around 2025, but the agreement would guarantee Bourne a favorable rate for disposal over the next 30 years. Although 6,000 tons would be needed for Bourne's use, 24,000-25,000 tons would be available for the use of Mashpee, Sandwich and Falmouth. Pricing would be discussed at a later date. It was clarified that the offer would be for the local municipal trash and did not include commercial tonnage. Ms. Laurent inquired whether Bourne had other business contracts and Mr. D. Barrett responded that existing business deals would end by 2015: Mr. Tilton inquired whether Bourne was offering the right of first refusal and Mr. D. Barrett responded that they would for the next year. Mr. Goddard added that Bourne had also opened RFPs regarding the management of landfill gas and anaerobic digestion and that responses had been received. Mr. Goddard also discussed the DEP's plans toward creating a commercial food waste ban. Mr. Cavossa inquired about Bourne's ideal situation at the UCRTS. Mr. D. Barrett noted that, with increased recycling in towns due to cost increases, a site may be needed to consolidate the recycling and recommended that the Commission identify a regional approach to recycling. Mr. D. Barrett suggested that Bourne's plan would be to expand their transfer station. Mr. Cavossa expressed concern regarding Bourne's agreement and the loss of competition that could negatively impact commercial businesses. MIs. Laurent noted that the towns had done what they could to assist haulers, adding that volumes increased only when costs were lowered. Mr. Cavossa emphasized that business communities needed to also be considered. Mr. D. Barrett suggested that the commercial market for trash may develop. Mr. D. Barrett added that the Board of Managers would make every effort to turn around the UCRTS if it could serve a regional purpose. Mr. Goddard suggested the possibility of developing a food waste option for commercial businesses which would help to ease some pressures associated with disposal. Mr. Tilton inquired whether the available 24,000 tons would be available for a 10 year period and Mr. D. Barrett confirmed that it would be for 10 years or longer, beginning with residential. Discussion: Transfer Station [operations Mr. Podgurski reported that MassDOT had expressed interest in acquiring the rail line from North Falmouth to the Airbase, allowing upgrades to be completed and improving the potential usage of the rail to ship surplus or diverted materials. Mr. Podgurski stated that rates had been made available to any companies expressing interest for C&D or recyclables, but that tonnages would be needed to develop the rates. Mr. Podgurski cited examples from Canada and Pennsylvania. Mr. Podgurski stated that, should the UCRTS be privatized, the rail would be exempt from federal and state permitting. Mr.Podgurski emphasized his willingness to cooperate with the Board of Managers. 3