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Recycling coordinator reports rising program revenue, MassDEP grant of $44,000 approved for education
3777479 · June 11, 2025
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Recycling coordinator Nelson Silva reported increased receipts and program activity and the committee approved forwarding a $44,000 MassDEP recycling dividends grant to the full council for education and container purchases.
The Budget and Finance Committee on July 11 heard an update from Nelson Silva, the city's recycling coordinator, who said recycling and enforcement efforts have generated more than $127,000 in revenue since he began and that the department has sold roughly 750 trash barrels to residents.
Silva briefed the committee on a $44,000 Recycling…
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