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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-10 Solid Waste Advisory Committee MinutesMinutes of Solid Waste Advisory Committee June 10, 1992 Present: Sally Sabo, Linda King, Anne Mark, Bob Brown and Susan Cohen. The meeting was called to order by Chair Anne Marks at 7:30 P.M. The minutes of the meeting of May 11,1992 were approved as presented. Nominations for Recycler of the month: • One of the groups that helped on Reading Clean -up Day. It was decided that it would be unfair to identify just one group, since there were multiple groups that participated in the event. • Peter Johnson, for taking the presidency of Reading Recycles Plastic. Peter left town for the summer. It was agreed that his nomination should be reconsidered in the fall, if he returns. • Debbie McCully, for initiating the red worms project in the Reading schools. The committee agreed to re- nominate Debbie again in the fall when school reconvened. It was agreed by consensus that there would be no recycler of the month for July. Reading Recycles Plastic Hiltz will compact the plastics every two months and deliver the plastic to a plastic bag manufacturer. There is concern regarding the cost associated with disposing of the plastic. The group is planning a junk mail campaign with the senior citizens in the fall. There are still details to be worked out regarding participation by the seniors. RRP is planning a phone book drop -off in the fall. NYNEX will be sending replacement books between Sept. 4 - Oct. 8. Only 1991 -1992 phone books can be recycled. If the Fick -up goes well in September it will be considered again in January. Issue still open regarding the phone book drop -off: • Containers for collecting the books (bins vs. bags) • Hauling of the books (town truck usage or private citizen) Anne recommended that RRP might consider holding the phone book collection on two dates, one in Sept and one in October. Individuals who receive a new phone book in September won't want to hold onto it until October. Ruth Coggan agreed to help with publicity for the collection. a'r: Linda mentioned the idea of using the block leaders, from plestic-sc recycling to collect the phonebooks in each neighborhood. Linda will talk to Ruth about it. Newspaper articles: • Carol is working on a newspaper recycling article. • Anne will talk to the library regarding an article in the paper about the library project. • The library project continues to move forward. Linda will complete her piece in the next few weeks. There was a discussion of composting educational programs to prepare the town for the waste bans that go into effect at the beginning of 93. Ideas carried forward from the last meeting: • A composting demonstration at Strout Ave during leaf drop -off. Debbie M. and Judith Mitchell agreed to help with the demonstrations. Susan Cohen will contact composting bin manufactures to solicit their participation in the event. • Run a composting video on cable, Ruth Coggan agreed to contact John Upton at the last meeting, there has been no word yet. • There is still an open issue for the , town regarding the disposal of brush after 12/31/92. New Ideas: • An article for the paper. • A display in the library.; Debbie McCaulley started a red worm pilot project in the stools. Between 500- 700 red wigglers are placed in a box with hay. Each day the children bring in scraps for the worms. The worms eat the scraps and produce nutrient rich waste product. Debbie is hoping to expand the program for the entire school in the fall. Debbie is also working thru the enrichment program to put recycling into the school curriculum in the fall. Anyone interested in helping with the project should contact Debbie. The town white paper recycling projects, including the schools, is ending. The hauling charge has increased to $40 per building, per pick -up. Bob agreed to talk with Ruth about alternative companies. Committee Appointments: • There are two seats on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee that are up for appointment in July, Trish and Carol's. • Trish will not be seeking re- appointment, Carol will. Solid Waste Advisory Committee \ / Minutes for meeting - June 10, 1992 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP - JULY 1992 (continuation of discussion) It was suggested that the Committee be led by two Co- Chairpersons, each of whom would have different responsibilities. This option will be investigated as to its compliance with town bylaws and will be discussed at the July meeting. REGIONAL MRF The Committee briefly discussed what actions it needed to take in order to facilitate Reading's participation in the MRF. Pertinent information should be communicated to the Board of Selectman and Town Meeting, as appropriate. RECYCLING CONGRESS Reference was made to the information included in the monthly packet. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact the appropriate parties, as listed in the material. ' The meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM. tr'