HomeMy WebLinkAboutWaste Reduction & Recycling Comm. 11/30/2023---�^ Waste Reduction & Recycling Committee
November30,2023 RECEIVED
MEETING MINUTES TOWN CI_ERKS OFFICE
MEMBERS PRESENT: Neil Rhein, Select Board 2024 MAR-] P 3: 53
Josh Reinke, DPW Director HNISFIELD
Christina Collins, DPW Office M"�cACIIUSETTS
Mike Ahern, Public Buildings Special Projects
Michael Healy, Board of Health
Mark Corsillo, Resident
MEMBERS NOT PRESENT:
Called meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.
Kristy Brooks, Resident
Matthew Jacques, School Department
Review and approve minutes from October 12, 2023
Mike Ahern makes motion to approve minutes from October 12, 2023, Mike Healy
seconds. All in favor 4-2 (Josh & Mark Abstention)
2, Review and discuss the video for ReColor presentation from the board of health meeting.
Mike Healy thinks they will try to incorporate this into the Board of Health. They might need
more funding. Neil talked about having a paint bin at the green for a fee. Christina & Mike
Ahern agrees we could use this during Hazard Waste Day and possibly ask Town Manager
for funded. Paint bill is state wide. If it•ispurchased at store they will have to take it back.
Mike Healy make a motion, Christina Seconds, all in favor 5-0
3. Review updated recycling bylaw
Mike Ahem makes a motion to approve updated recycling by law, Neil second
all in favor 6-0
4. Review updated donation bylaw
It's been approved by Select Board and it's now at town counsel to be approved
5. Discuss expanding composting
Neil thinks we could campaign to get Black Earth's membership to 200+. We could put it in
the Town newsletter, family fun night, Keep Mansfield Beautiful newsletter, Etc. Neil asked
if the DPW could reach out to Black Earth and see what other options there might be. Josh
will reach out to them and report at the next meeting. Mike Healy recommends working on
3-5-year plan for composting at the schools and education at early years but will hold off till
the next meeting and discuss with Matt.
6. Discussion on adopting private hauler regulations
Board of Health is working on this and it's on their agenda. Will discuss more at upcoming
meetings.
7. Resident's comments and questions
8. Member's comments and questions
Mike Ahern makes a motion to have the meetings quarterly. Meetings will be January,
March, June, September. It will be the second Thursday of the month. Christina seconds all
in favor 6-0
9. Items not anticipated 48 hours prior to meeting
None
10. Motion to Adjourn Mike Ahern; seconds Mike Healy; all in favor 6-0
Next meeting: January l 1, 2024
Respectfully Submitted