Recycling Committee plans fall pilot for Styrofoam collection
The Recycling Committee agreed to pilot Styrofoam collection in fall, prioritizing partnerships with regional processors over equipment purchases. Chair Ken Stone led the committee in reviewing a Falmouth model and identified boat shrink-wrap collection as a future initiative to begin planning now.
Recycling Committee · Meeting of May 20, 2026
PLYMOUTH — The Recycling Committee agreed to pilot Styrofoam collection in fall, prioritizing partnerships with regional processors over equipment purchases. Chair Ken Stone led the committee in reviewing a Falmouth model and identified boat shrink-wrap collection as a future initiative to begin planning now. The committee noted that roughly one-third of incoming transfer-station material by weight is recycled; two-thirds goes to incineration.
Members outlined a multi-channel outreach plan and identified a need to recruit a dedicated project lead and engage the roster of 47 vetted volunteers. Data from FY21 through FY25 showed revenue volatility tied to market conditions and reporting inconsistencies.
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Source: the Recycling Committee meeting of May 20, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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