Singlestream recycling meeting to focus on winter conditions

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The upcoming fourth outreach meeting for Greenfield’s transition to single-stream recycling will focus on winter conditions as they relate to the new recycling system. The meeting will be held Tuesday, December 10th at 6 p.m. remotely via Zoom.

From the City of Greenfield:

Automated Recycling Transition Meeting On Winter Weather Scheduled for Tuesday, December 10

GREENFIELD – The City of Greenfield will be hosting its fourth of several Automated Recycling Outreach Transition Meetings on Tuesday, December 10 @ 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place remotely via Zoom. It will also be recorded and posted on GCTV for viewing at a later date.

The city’s transition from a manual, dual-stream recycling method to automated, single-stream recycling collection is thanks to a $2.05 million grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency awarded in September 2023. The grant is part of the EPA’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant program, known as SWIFR.

The fourth meeting focuses specifically on single-stream recycling in winter conditions. The automated recycling outreach team will detail how inclement weather during the winter season will be accounted for with the new recycling process. The meeting will also include a question-and-answer portion for community stakeholders to learn more about automated recycling.

Since the first outreach meeting in June, the SWIFR Implementation Team continues to implement the public engagement phase of its three-year grant. SWIFR Outreach Coordinator Sean Kelleher is fostering open communication with residents through tabling events at the Greenfield Winter Farmers Market, Greenfield Public Library and the Greenfield Senior Center.

In addition, Sean remains focused on sharing important background information on the city’s transition to automated recycling through flyers, posters and social media posts.

You can view the webpage at: https://greenfield-ma.gov/residents/automated_recycling_transition_/index.php

The webpage can also be found under the “Residents” navigation menu or the quick link on the front page entitled “Automated Recycling Transition.”

The city’s transition to automated recycling will provide a multi-faceted benefit to the community, including:

·       New DPW recycling collection vehicles will replace the department’s aging fleet that is often in a state of disrepair.

·       The new vehicles substantially reduce carbon emissions and idling, while their larger size will increase the DPW’s current fleet efficiency.

·       The Greenfield Transfer Station will receive upgrades to improve processing efficiency.

·       Automated vehicles create a safer work environment for recycling collection workers. DPW staff will no longer be exposed to hazardous conditions during collections. Instead, they will collect the recycling while remaining inside their vehicles via an automated control system.

·       A new, city-issued recycling cart on wheels will be provided to current curbside residences. The carts can hold up to five times more recyclable materials.

The next Automated Recycling Outreach is tentatively planned for March 2025. City of Greenfield received financial support from the EPA under Assistance Agreement SCOOA01503.

To join the Automated Recycling Accessibility Meeting (Tuesday, December 10) via Zoom, please use the information provided below:  

Join Zoom Meeting
https://greenfield-ma-gov.zoom.us/j/99973084299?pwd=j8Wlu40ldT12a633vMe6GfGzoDParG.1
Meeting ID: 999 7308 4299
Passcode: 080023

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