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WasteZero: Woodbury reports 47% trash reduction and 173,000 lbs. of food waste captured in first year
Summary
Private vendor WasteZero reported a 47% reduction in trash volume in Woodbury's first program year and 173,000 pounds of food waste collected at the Transfer Station; the Selectmen praised community compliance without enforcement cameras.
WasteZero representatives presented results from Woodbury's curbside and transfer-station adjustments, reporting a 47% reduction in trash volume in year one and 173,000 pounds of food waste captured.
"Mr. Dancy highlighted a 47% reduction in waste in our first year, well above average for this type of program, and 173,000 lbs. of food waste collected," the minutes record. The company presented the board with a commemorative plaque to mark program milestones.
Selectman Richard Coates praised resident participation, noting the program met the committee's goals for waste reduction and that bag sales had offset removal costs. Board members said the results show compliance was achieved without cameras or added personnel at the Transfer Station.
The board did not record any formal action tied to the presentation; the results were received for the record and will inform ongoing waste advisory committee discussions.
