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Study finds Needham Recycling & Transfer Station broadly sufficient; recommends targeted improvements and outreach
Summary
A Tetra Tech study presented to the Select Board found Needham’s Recycling & Transfer Station (RTS) is safe and generally adequate for current volumes, recommends minor layout and signage improvements, more outreach to younger residents, and planning for future organics diversion and regional collaboration.
Consultants from Tetra Tech presented a Recycling & Transfer Station study to the Needham Select Board on Nov. 25 that reviewed facility operations, surveyed residents and benchmarked neighboring programs. The consultants concluded the RTS is generally well managed and does not need major capital investment now, but recommended targeted operational improvements and increased public education.
The consultants said they…
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