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Carbondale environmental board debates bag‑fee uses for composting pilots and outreach; approves two radio PSAs
Summary
Board members discussed five proposals for using the town’s disposable‑bag fee fund — including a multifamily composting pilot, low‑income subsidies and event training videos — and approved two free public‑service radio announcements about recycling contamination.
The Carbondale Environmental Board spent the bulk of its Oct. 20 meeting discussing possible uses for the town’s disposable‑bag fee fund, debating five proposals ranging from a multifamily composting pilot to subsidized service for low‑income residents and a production budget for a how‑to video on zero‑waste events.
Sam (presenting on behalf of board volunteers) outlined five proposals: 1) a pilot to provide free composting service to a small cohort of multifamily buildings through a town‑funded RFP for providers; 2) limited free residential trial periods; 3) subsidized service for low‑income residents who can demonstrate enrollment in an eligible assistance program; 4) targeted outreach and advertising to reduce recycling contamination; and 5) a production budget to create an instructional video on organizing zero‑waste events.
Board members and Alissa Rindell, owner of Evergreen 0 Waste, discussed implementation timelines, likely staff burden, and cost estimates. Presenters…
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