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Tyngsborough committee finalizes Zero Waste Day, reviews townwide cleanup progress
Summary
The Tyngsborough Sustainability Committee reviewed townwide cleanup totals and finalized logistics for Zero Waste Day (May 2), assigning volunteer roles, traffic flow plans and vendor check‑in procedures; members also discussed outreach via the town 'Bridge' newsletter and road signage.
Tyngsborough — The Sustainability Committee reviewed progress on the townwide cleanup and settled operational plans for the upcoming Zero Waste Day, focusing on volunteer assignments, traffic flow and vendor coordination.
Diana Cohen called the meeting to order and told members the event’s vendors were largely confirmed. Committee members reported that 67 bags had been collected so far for the townwide cleanup and said participation had increased since the prior week. Amy Kaczyski agreed to serve as the "captain of the day" for the zero‑waste event and volunteers will be assigned to traffic control, vendor parking and vendor check‑in.
Why it matters: Committee members said efficient entry and circulation at the collection site reduces congestion and keeps volunteers able to unload materials safely. The group also emphasized clear on‑site roles — one person to direct roadway traffic, one to manage vendor parking and one to handle vendor check‑in and tracking.
Practical plans and logistics: Members described a cone‑based routing plan to move vehicles into the satellite parking lot by the cafeteria so volunteer crews are not blocked by incoming cars. The committee will provide printed maps and clipboards to record vendor town of origin and the types of materials they bring. Cones are scheduled for delivery by Friday and volunteers will place road signs and flyers; the committee will coordinate placement and distribution by email.
Vendor mix and outreach: The committee reviewed typical vendor categories (scrap metal, bikes, clothing collections, electronics and household goods) and confirmed that Homeworks Energy will be present to talk with residents about energy audits while they wait. Members agreed to send reminder calls or texts to vendors the night before the event to confirm arrival times.
Related community events and outreach: The group also discussed placing an item in the town 'Bridge' newsletter and on the town digital sign to publicize Zero Waste Day and the cleanup wrap‑up. Members noted Bridge copy deadlines and limits on attaching flyers; they will coordinate copy and placement after the meeting.
Votes and next steps: The committee approved the March 17 minutes during the meeting and set its next meeting for June 16. No formal policy decisions were taken on Zero Waste Day; the discussion focused on operational readiness and outreach.
Ending: Volunteers and committee members will finalize maps, confirm cone and sign placement, and send vendor reminders ahead of the event. The committee will report back with a cleanup wrap‑up after the event.
