Newsletter – July 2025 Link to NewsletterJune Board meeting highlightsMassOSD presentation: Using State ContractsNew Executive Board is electedHHW subsidy limit/copay policyHHW Depot updatenew FY26 0EP grant requirementSpring HHW RoundupHingham now collects clear #2 plastic separatelyWeymouth Mayor Hedlund steps down after a decadeGet a jump on new EPP policy grant requirementMassDEP forms Household Haz Prod Working GroupReworld Community Partners – Hg, Li mgmt supportState Contracts prohibit tariff, other cost increasesTeamsters’ Republic strike expands beyond North ShoreNERC offers Professional Development courseMassPSC hosts Battery stewardship bill briefingCT enacts battery recycling law to reduce fire risk2025 EPR laws pave way for more packaging policy
Newsletter – May 2025 Link to NewsletterApril Board meeting highlightsCurbside Food Waste preferred vendor awardedEBoard nominating committee appointedMassDEP SMRP grant preparation, due June 2HHW Depot updateHull down to one private haulerHull Zero Waste Day round upCohasset Town Meeting rejects RTF Enterprise fundTrash fees increase in several South Shore townsMassRecycle paper: Our “stuff” is a big source of GGEsOhio lawmakers address out-of-state wasteMaryland Gov. Signs packaging EPR into lawWashington Gov. signs packaging EPR lawA hot topic for recyclers: Battery related fires
Newsletter – April 2025 Link to NewsletterMarch Board meeting highlightsComplete Recycling Solutions: EWaste, Hg, batteriesMassDEP Grant preparationCurbside food waste preferred vendor bidHHW Depot Advisory CommitteeHHW flyers- English and PortugueseSSRC is on the air for Earth MonthHull Zero Waste Day 5/10E. Bridgewater hires curbside compliance officerSanford, Daiute promoted to DPW DirectorsMunicipal budget woes, trash program funding shiftsDEP Grant applications due June 2 (early!)Packed MR Conference ties consumption to climateMass. EPR Commission holds first meetingMD Recy Network: Busting (non)recycling mythsMD sends packaging EPR bill to Governor
Newsletter – March 2025 Link to NewsletterDecember Board meeting highlightsJanuary Board meeting highlightsMassDEP surveys, reports, grantsLithium battery hazards, safety measuresExecutive Director’s reportPacked Muni Recy Council features SSRC leadersSpring collection events plannedLithium battery sparks fire at Kingston TSFeb. MRC focuses on battery fires, managementSWANA statement on product safety emergencyAbington to phase in curbside feesCohasset considers TS Enterprise FundKingston food waste program stars in videoJoin the Great Massachusetts Cleanup!MassDEP launching EPR Commission; Battery billWaste Ban progress reportRecycling under attack again in NYT
Newsletter – January 2025 Link to NewsletterDecember Board meeting highlightsBlack Earth Compost collects food wasteRDP Grant Reports, requirements, changesDiscussion: Solid waste program fundingRegional hauler recycling enforcement staffFall HHW reviewSSRC releases 2024 Annual ReportSEMASS towns: Get your free mercury spill kitsData surveys, BR Memos, RDP reports due Feb. 15DEP awards $4 Million in muni waste redux grantsLi-Ion battery likely caused 4-Alarm Onset fireSW Facility fire prevention and response webinar (EBC)Come to DEP Muni Recycling Council, Jan. 30, KingstonJoin Mass. Product Stewardship Council call Feb. 25Producers readying for 5 packaging EPR laws in US
Newsletter – December 2024 Link to NewsletterOctober Board meeting highlightsEco Plus Recycling ServiceMarshfield accepted into SSRCGrinding, screening contracts extendedBasler recognized after decades of serviceDEP MAC reportDirector’s report: CH contract, legislationClean Ride EV grant programMarshfield (re)joins SSRC!Fall HHW wrap-upCohasset Recycling & Transfer Facility burns downAbington, Hanover taking disposal out of tax baseMassDEP awards $1.8 Mil to local recycling biz’sDisposal tonnage in Mass. going upNew Mass. Climate Law includes EPR CommissionSurveys find low knowledge of battery hazardsOR sets “producer pay” rules on packaging waste
