Barnstable County presents proof‑of‑concept plan for Upper Cape composting facility with Joint Base Cape Cod

Barnstable County staff and consultants presented a final draft feasibility study for a coastal community composting facility to accept food scraps from the Upper Cape, describing a 5,000‑ton food waste core, two potential base sites, estimated capital costs of $3–4 million, and about a two‑year permitting timeline.