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Committee weighs lockable structure, volunteer sorting and Riverbend training for recycling site

Newbury Solid Waste Committee · January 10, 2025
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Summary

Members discussed the trade-offs between purchasing a lockable structure versus using containers, noted volunteer capacity is limited, and considered Riverbend training programs as a potential resource for construction or sorting assistance.

Committee members discussed whether to purchase a lockable structure or continue using containers for the recycling site and raised concerns about volunteer capacity for sorting.

The minutes record consideration of the "cost of a structure, lockable, versus containers," and note the possibility of recruiting additional volunteers for sorting, although the minutes state volunteers are "hard to find." Members also discussed the possibility of enlisting Riverbend's training programs to assist with construction or sorting tasks. No commitment to a specific approach was recorded during the meeting; members agreed to continue exploring options while coordinating by phone or email.

The committee did not record any firm timeline or assignment of staff to pursue contractor quotes or volunteer recruitment in the minutes.