Board begins drafting solid‑waste hauler permitting plan aimed at 2027 start
Staff presented a proposed solid‑waste hauler permitting program grounded in Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111 §§31A–31B and examples from nearby towns. The Board endorsed a staff timeline to draft an application this summer and aim for permits effective Jan. 1, 2027, with a short grace period.
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Administrator Sarah presented an overview of solid‑waste hauler permitting authority under Massachusetts General Law chapter 111 sections 31A and 31B and surveyed practices in neighboring towns. She summarized common application requirements: business contact information, list of customers, vehicle lists, certificate of insurance and estimated tonnage, and noted permit fees in comparable towns range from $100–$200.
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