Milton advisory panel focuses on cardboard baseline, hauler reporting and compost options in MSWMP review

The Milton Sustainability Advisory Committee on March 10 reviewed draft goals for the city’s 2026 Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Management Plan (MSWMP), directing staff to prioritize measurable baselines for city-controlled drop-off programs, collect clearer data from private haulers, and pursue community composting options.

Chair Charlie Lancelot opened the meeting and said he wanted the committee to “spend the bulk of the meeting tonight … talking about that” plan. Staff presented a six-goal framework that members discussed in turn: (1) increase recycling and diversion at city locations, (2) increase curbside recycling participation, (3) organics management, (4) promote sustainable practices, (5) build a trustworthy recycling and diversion program, and (6) improve curbside waste pickup.

On baselines and tracking, staff reported the city has rough data from private haulers and a recently expanded cardboard drop-off program. Committee members noted the city logged about 15–16 cardboard trailer hauls since mid-January and that drop-off sites such as Bell Park provide more…