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Council orders hearing on expanding composting after program demand outpaced capacity
Summary
Councilors approved a hearing order to study expanding Boston’s composting services — including curbside and Project Oscar bins — to inform how to scale capacity, serve larger residential and commercial properties, and help meet state 2030 waste diversion goals.
The Boston City Council on Oct. 1 adopted a hearing order directing a committee review of city composting services and options to expand capacity after councilors said demand has outpaced the current program.
Councilor Durkin, sponsor of the order, said curbside programs and Project Oscar neighborhood drop-off bins have been “incredibly popular” and that contracted composting capacity is strained. “Expanding city composting, including to commercial properties and…
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