Newsletter – May 2026 Link to newsletterApril Board meeting highlightsBay State Books still paying muni TS’sHHW Depot updateDEP MAC report- grant time!Other nuggets of interestSSRC tours WM AvonRemembering Norwell Health Agent Ben MargroPlymouth swap shop reopens for the seasonPlymouth explores residential trash optionsFlipp retires from Rockland BOH; Schultz appointedNewton weighs solutions to rising SSR contaminationPaint stewardship passes in Mass. Senate!EPR Toolkit, Tech Assistance open office hoursJoin the next MassPSC callCasella acquires Star Waste SystemsTRP CEO discusses tough moment for recyclingMass. Bottle Bill returns hit a new low: 33%
Newsletter – March 2026 Link to newsletterFebruary Board meeting highlightsBlack Earth Compost-site management SSRC Buy Recycled policy updatedRetirement >> FY27 dues, feesDEP MAC reportWelcome, new Board members!SSRC is on the air again; new Battery PSASpring HHW registration is openGalkowski addresses North Shore leaders at waste forumNorwell solves blizzard pickup; new fee for bulky wasteRockland Trust hosting paper shredding eventsWeymouth: EZ Disposal is now Capitol Waste ServicesThe grants are coming! Get readyHow much $ could EPR save your municipality?MassRecycle Conference outdoes itselfHow paper cups are now recyclableMR Podcast: Understanding Plastic Recycling
Newsletter – February 2026 Link to NewsletterJanuary Board meeting highlightsYard waste contracts awardedDEP MAC report 2025 HHW summary,HHW Depot update food waste update; cardboard specsDirector’s retirement planningSSRC 2025 Annual Report: Benefits are double the costSSRC launches new, improved websiteSSRC members tour EL Harvey recycling facilityCohasset piloting nonresident RTF access programRockland awards major landfill closure contract2026 DEP Grant guidelines are postedMuni Recycling Coordinator webinar: CHARM, reuseMassDEP cracks down on illegal mattress dumpingDon’t miss the 3/24 MassRecycle ConferenceEPR Commission report, Needs Assessment fundingBattery recycling, vape policies and pilots, market analysis
Newsletter – January 2026 Link to newsletterNovember Board meeting highlightsMassDEP: Updating muni Buy Recycled PoliciesBrush Grinding-Compost Screening IFBDEP MAC reportHHW Depot updateSSRC Meeting locales, AI notes, website updateFood waste discussionDuxbury SB hikes beach and trash fees 30Hull explores muni waste collection optionsKingston Selectmen sign waste transfer dealPlymouth seeks tinkerers for 4/4 Fixit ClinicSpread the word: Curbside food waste pickup is here!$4+ Million in recycling, waste redux grants awardedPaper drink cups are now on the Yes listLithium battery guidance, resources from ReWorldMassEPR Commission recommends some plansVape fires cost waste & recycling sector $2.5B yearlyCongress’ Pack Act aims to cut labeling confusion
Newsletter – November 2025 Link to newsletterOctober Board meeting highlightsClean Harbors: Local and globalDamaged Li Ion battery managementDEP MAC Todd’s reportUpdates: Plymouth Swap Shop, HHWDepot, Curbside food wasteClean Harbors HHW contract extendedCohasset voters reject RTS Enterprise FundHull schools launch Garden to Caf initiativePlymouth: When will your trash be picked upWhitman raises trash feeRecycle your holiday string lights rightNERC Conference- consumption and climate changeMassPSC State House advocacy day and beyondMass. considering residential food disposal banMacArthur Foundation, corp. partners, set Plastics roadmapSimplify the Holidays resource
Newsletter – October 2025 Link to NewsletterSeptember Board meeting highlightsJCM Computers recycles electronic waste locallyDowney elected SSRC ChairmanHHW Depot updateCollaboration on expiring trash, recycling contractsCurbside food waste preferred vendor updateCohasset raises RTF fees, waits on Hull access pilotPlymouth Swap Shop opens to fanfareTONIGHT: Galkowski to speak at LWVMA EPR webinarPaper/packaging bills advance to SW&MMass. EPR Commission drafting recommendationsRepublic and Teamsters reach agreementCute new KMB Anti-litter PSA is airingSWANA: Best Practices to reduce recycling contamination“Vape effect” blamed as facility fires hit recordsClean Harbors reaches 2030 recycling goal earlyBonus articles: Medical waste reduction, microplastics
