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Transfer Station Cemetery: In 2018, the Town collected 3,507 tons at the In 2018,29 plots and 4 niches were sold at Great Transfer Station,a 2% decrease from 2017. Neck Woods Cemetery. Twenty-six interments were held. Below is a list of some of the materials collected at the Transfer Station with a comparison of the Fees collected from sale of plots are deposited quantities collected in 2017 versus 2018. General into a dedicated cemetery account. Cemetery recycling (single stream,cardboard, and rigid plastic) operations are 100% funded through this account. decreased by approximately I I% from 2017 to 2018. Respectfully Submitted, 2018 2017 Catherine Laurent Cardboard 159 tons 173 tons Director Scrap Metal/Appliances 286 tons 317 tons Rigid Plastic 24 tons 26 tons Single Stream 602 tons 681 tons Tires 544 tires 175 tires Electronics/CRTs 39 tons 29 tons Report of the Propane Tanks 575 tanks 283 tanks Recreation Department Mattresses 1052 mattresses 948 mattresses Residents are also able to compost food waste at To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the the Transfer Station. Kitchen scrap buckets can be Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: picked up at the DPW. Scraps that can be composted include fruit and vegetable scraps, egg shells, coffee MISSION grounds and filters,meat scraps,baked goods (see the link on the Transfer Station page at To meet the needs of our community by www.mashpeema.gov for a full list of acceptable promoting quality educational programs,recreational items). In 2018,approximately 11 tons of food waste activities, and special events that are designed to was collected at the Transfer Station. enhance personal growth, learning opportunities and community development, while focusing on the In addition to the materials collected at the educational and recreational interests that influence our Transfer Station,the Town continues to provide other health and well-being. recycling services and programs for residents and PROGRAMS property owners. At the DPW, residents or property owners can purchase recycling and compost bins at a Kids Klub Childcare Center: This coming year reduced price and dispose of their medical sharps will mark our 27th year in operation as a Town- (containers provided at no cost; program is funded by sponsored program. It is the only center in Town that the Barnstable County Extension Service and the Town offers year-round,full-time daycare,in addition to half- of Mashpee). day preschool.Kids Klub Childcare Center is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department The Town participated in 2018 with the other of Early Education and Care. Cape towns in a pilot program funded by MA DEP for collection and recycling of latex paint. The pilot Our self-funded center offers affordable care and program will continue for 2019 and information on the quality programming to over 51 families with children scheduled collection events will be available in early ranging in age from 15 months to 6 years old. Our Spring 2019. Check the Town's website at toddler, preschool, and full-time daycare programs www.mashpeema.gov/transfer-station. typically fill to capacity during the course of the year. Children who are 3 and 4 years old attend our half-day A complete list of the materials accepted at the or full-day preschool program, any number of days Transfer Station can be found on the Town's web page during the week.This flexibility in scheduling provides at www.mashpeema.gov/transfer-station. families with more latitude in the care and education 143