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Committee considers neighborhood compost/food‑waste pilots; data and funding questions remain
Summary
The committee discussed whether to pilot neighborhood-level composting or continue the current transfer‑station drop‑off model and private subscriptions. Staff reported Black Earth has about 160 Needham customers; members identified funding, pickup logistics and impact measurement as outstanding questions.
NAPE members discussed neighborhood food‑waste and composting options on Nov. 6, including whether to expand beyond the transfer‑station (RTS) drop‑off model or to pilot neighborhood pickup or community composting sites.
Staff said Black Earth, a private compost service, has about 160 Needham customers; data from other private vendors…
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