Newsletter – April 2021 Link to full newsletterMarch Board Meeting notes, updatesBootstrap CompostMultitown recycling RFPMunicipal recycling cost reliefBST, MassDEP sponsor WATD radio adsSome MassDEP grants in limboMRC presents various local HHW modelsClear up confusion- sync to RecycleSmartPAYT bag pricing raises State Contract questionsEBC NE “Talking Trash” – shrinking disposal capacityPackaging EPR a top priority of ME, NY lawmakersColgate-Palmolive launches 100% PCR bottleChemical recycling a focus of nat’l plastics debateGo big or go home on nat’l recycling policy (op-ed)
Newsletter – March 2021 Link to full newsletterJanuary Board Meeting notes, updatesNew England Recycling – C&D2020 Annual ReportDEP Recycling data survey helpGlass recycling transfer station being exploredSpring 2021 HHW seasonMultitown Recycling RFP work continuesNorwell airs PSA “Can I Recycle This?”Producer Pay Legislation relieves munis, haulersMRF Transparency bill helps muni programsPlastic makers supportinclusive packaging EPRHamilton is 1st Mass. town to mandate food waste separationLettuce get personal
Newsletter – January 2021 Link to Full NewsletterDecember Board Meeting notes, updatesSave That StuffBraintree votedSSRC’s 17th MemberTextile Recycling show2020 HHW roundupEPR for Printed Paper & PackagingSSRC welcomes new Member Braintree!SSRC releases landmarkMultitown recycling RFPMunicipal Recycling Council: TS BMPs2020 Recycling surveys, RDP reports due 2/15NERC reports growing recycling paper capacityMass. EPR bill covers muni, hauler recycling costsOregon EPR recommendationsRecycling operators address packaging EPR
Newsletter – December 2020 Link to Full NewsletterNovember Board Meeting notes, updatesCasella Waste SystemsGrinding and screening contracts extended2021 DEP GrantsPaper and packaging EPR legislationHull DPW & SSRC host electronics collectionImportant DEP grant informationSupport for MA Packaging/paper EPR bill growsBig Oil & plastics recycling: the rest of the storySWANA listserv: Cameras deter dumpingMajor CT WTE plant closing in 2022Companies prepare for battery tsunamiMassDEP America Recycles Month resources
Newsletter – November 2020 Link to Full NewsletterSeptember Board Meeting notes, updatesACV Enviro introduces curbside. HHW Contracts, school recyclingHHW Pre-registration smooths out attendanceHanover rescues 800 gallons of latex paintMassDEP awards SSRC Towns $188K SSRC submits comments on SWMP, regsMassDEP presents RRRecycle-paloozaOntario mill expansion to use OCC, mixed paperE-cigs a growing fire hazard in waste streamPromising packaging progressCA passes 1st-in-nation plastics recycling lawNJ passes Paper/plastic bag, EPS banIndustry groups float disposal surchargesBK to introduce reusable food packagingJ&J overhauling packaging for sustainabilityCreating a more equitable recycling systemEPA Draft Nat’l Recycling Strategy out for comment
Newsletter – September 2020 link to newsletterFall HHW collections feature new vendor, systemSchool recycling required for 2021 grantsGreasy pizza boxes ARE recyclable, per paper industryMarshfield Fair cancelled. Story of Fair recyclingBJs reverses policy on toxic hand sanitizerOther Producer Responsibility newsRecycling infrastructure expandingElectronic waste still piling upVermont bans food waste in trashRepublic Services orders 2500 electric trucks
