The Recycling Committee discussed composting and expanded polystyrene recycling programs ahead of state food-waste diversion requirements taking effect by 2028-2030.
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 launches composting campaign and swap shop. Chair Ken Stone will develop PowerPoint outreach materials for a campaign starting in July, coordinating with Sustainable Plymouth and piloting Black Earth as the transfer-station composting vendor. The swap shop opens May 9 with 43
Plymouth Recycling Committee opens Swap Shop on May 9 with 50 mobilized volunteers. Chair Ken Stone reported most volunteers are already town-certified, with approximately 10 awaiting final certification; volunteers will also distribute compost literature at the transfer station. The committee
Plymouth Recycling Committee approves minutes, advances spring events. The committee unanimously approved prior minutes and confirmed planning for the Swap Shop opening on May 2, 2026, with $4,000 in allowed spending, and the April 4 Fix-It Clinic, which has recruited 17 coaches and approximately
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