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
Newsletter – October 2024 Link to NewsletterSeptember Board meeting highlightsTough Stuff recycles mattressesHHW Contract awarded to CHDEP MAC report – batteriesBasler to retireMarshfield BPW votes to re-join SSRCSSRC arranges tank, tire collectionsHHW Depot hits a snagHandUp SSRC mattress recycling reportReduce your unwanted mailHelpsy, Good Point Recy honored by NERCMA, CO resources boost Zero Waste effortsMA leads nation in reducing wasted foodComposting cuts carbon emissionsKeurig penalized for false recyclability claims
Newsletter – September 2024 Link to NewsletterAugust Board meeting highlightsRecycleWorks collects food wasteFY25 Budget, Plan, HHW contract, WM fireCompost site training 10/10Fall HHW, tire, propane tank, fire ext. collectionsPlan a Pumpkin SmashSSRC renews PSI membershipPlymouth H4H receives MassDEP MicrograntSSRC presenter/Dad makes national newsNERC commodity value reportsStaples, ERI, C2R simplify battery recyclingLogitech increases use of recycled plasticMultilayer plastic packaging on chopping block
Newsletter – August 2024 Link to NewsletterJune Board meeting highlightsGreen Team Junk RemovalNew FY25 EBoard members: Flipp, MurphyOther meeting topicsAvon FD, Aid partners, extinguish WM firePropane tank woesBedford takes on surplus property waste The struggle to get rid of HHW in BostonMassDEP to double waste ban inspectionsNew rules ease aerosol can disposal Is trash the next utility bill? Help for munis getting ready for storm seasonMassRecycle Podcast: K-12 Organics diversionAnother session ends with no solid waste lawsWhite House proposes plastic restrictions
June 2024 Link to NewsletterMay Board meeting highlightsHHW administration fee approvedEBoard nominationsMassDEP grant prep, updatesHHW Depot updateWelcome to new staff and internSpring HHW season breaks recordMassDEP SWAC meeting focus: HHW!5 area schools earn Mass. Green Team awardsMassPSC meets key legislators about paint bill with BREAKING NEWSBoston25 reports on paint stewardship billMinnesota governor signs Packaging EPR lawNat’l strategy to reduce food waste announcedColgate-Palmolive reports on sustainability progress
May 2024 Link to NewsletterApril Board meeting highlightsHandUp Mattress RecyclingHHW, Hauling & Recycling bids/contractsEBoard Nominating CommitteePaint Bill support requestedHHW Depot progressSpring HHW season breaking recordsNew Asst. Assessor Howie hits ground runningDEP Grant changes; apps due June 12; SSRC helpIncorrect PW rates still being issuedMassRecycle Conference: Tackling wasteOSHA Workplace Safety at Transfer StationsCO legislature Oks packaging EPR implementationRecycling Works. Refute the naysayers or it won’t.
