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City staff briefs committee on MRC facility reopening, funding and waste processing changes
Summary
Public Works presented an extended update on the Municipal Recycling Center (MRC) and the reopening and retrofit of the MWS facility, addressing ownership, funding sources, tipping fees, technology changes and contingency concerns; staff said Innovative (90% owner) is funding upgrades and no municipal funds have been diverted to the reopening.
City staff provided a detailed update to the Infrastructure Committee on the Municipal Recycling Center (MRC) and the reopening and retrofit of the municipal solid waste (MWS) facility in Hamden.
Public Works Director Aaron Huthery summarized the MRC’s structure and recent changes: the MRC represents 15 member communities, is overseen by a nine‑member board and currently employs one executive director. Huthery said combined waste volume for member communities is about 100,000 tons annually and noted Innovative now holds 90% ownership in the facility and is paying for the retrofit work. "Innovative is paying for 100% of the investment in the…
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