| Agenda: | Town of Dalton
Waste Management and Recycling Committee
Meeting Agenda
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Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 @ 5:30pm
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AGENDA
1. Administrative Items:
a. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes from August 12, 2021 and September 23, 2021.
2. Transfer Station Management 2023 Input
• “Memo for Considerations of Transfer Station Management”: Thomas Hutcheson
3. Guidance to Transfer Station Consultant: Michael Scapione, Weston and Sampson
a. Introductions
b. Description of our Scope
c. Options for Discussions (For Input) per the “Dalton TS Drawings” pdf
• Figure 1: Existing Conditions
• Figure 2: Option 1
o This option assumes the transfer station will start using “recycling only” stickers and that these recycling-only users will use the existing recycling containers. The attendant will need to keep a closer eye on users to make sure recycling-only users don’t dispose of MSW. This option also includes various additions including universal haz waste shed, HHW shed, etc.
• Figure 3: Option 2
o This option assumes the transfer station will segregate recycling-only users. A closed-top container will be used for paper/cardboard and one open-top container for mixed recyclables (cans, plastic).
• Figure 4: Option 3
o This option assumes haulers will tip recyclables at the transfer station. This includes the addition of a truck scale, compactor and container, electrical services, and block retaining wall.
4. Recommendation of Committee for Completion of Work Plan for Next 6-Months (Action Item)
• Solid Waste and Recycling Committee Meetings: Coordinate Solid Waste and Recycling Committee meetings including setting the date, creation and posting of agenda items, facilitating the running of meetings and following up on action items.
• 2023 Solid Waste Contract: Facilitate Dalton’s Solid Waste Contract (Starting 7/1/2022), including working with the consultant to define scope of RFP, reaching out to contractors to solicit rfp submissions, acting as main contact to consultant, reporting progress to Town Manager.
• Community Engagement: Act as primary contact to answer questions and facilitate the distribution of education materials, bins and other solid waste reduction projects to residents and solid waste haulers.
• Reduction of Solid Waste: Coordinate initiatives that will reduce solid waste and increase reuse and recycling
• SMRP Dividends Program
Apply for, meet proposed objectives and facilitate reporting for annual DEP Recycling Dividends grant.
By 2/15/2022
o Notification of Buy Recycled Policy* – send to cathy.doodnauth@mass.gov
o 2020 and 2021 Recycling and Solid Waste Surveys – submit through ReTRAC
o 2021 RDP Spending Report – submit through ReTRAC
• Board of Health Liaison: Implement BOH regulations and give updates to the Board of Health, as required.
• Annual Transfer Station Inspection: Facilitate the annual inspection of the Transfer Station by a third party and send report to DEP.
• Other duties: Work with Health Agent and Town Manager to identify additional services and outreach that would be beneficial to the Town of Dalton.
5. Committee Structure and Follow up
6. Other issues not anticipated by chair 48 hours in advance
7. Date of Next Meeting |