Solid Waste & Recycling Advisory Committee

Meetings

Committee meetings are filed with the town clerk in accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Laws. In order to hold a public meeting the notice must be filed with the town clerk. All committee meetings will be posted by the town clerk on the town's web site under the calendar.

Agendas

Solid Waste Recycling Advisory Committee meeting agenda will be part of the public meeting notice that is posted by the town clerk under the calendar.

Members

Five members at large appointed by the Select Board. It is preferred that one member have a background in finance, and one member have a background in solid waste disposal, environmental engineering, or a related field.

  • Jeffrey Heller, Chair
  • William Connors
  • David Ecsedy
  • Wells Blanchard
  • Jeffrey P. Heller

General Purpose

  • Review proposals for changes to general user fees and charges prepared by the town, and make recommendations to the Select Board as to whether such proposed rates are adequate to sustain the services to be provided.
  • At the request of the Department of Public Works or the Select Board, review existing and / or proposed policies and procedures for residential and commercial disposal, making recommendations to the Department of Public Works (or the Select Board as appropriate) regarding changes.
  • At the request of the Department of Public Works, review and recommend measures to promote recycling.