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Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting Agenda

Location

Department of Public Works
Main Conference Room
147 Hampshire St.
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Contact

Michael Orr
morr@cambridgema.gov
617-349-4815

Description

Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting Agenda

February 11, 2026, 8:00am – 9:30am

Minute Taker: Elka Kuhlman

Hybrid Meeting

Join virtually: Email Mike Orr (morr@cambridgema.gov) for link to event

Join in-person: 147 Hampshire St

1. Housekeeping, 8:00am (10 min)

  • Vote on January 2026 Minutes

2. Intros (45 min)

a) All members: Name, Neighborhood, how long you’ve lived in Cambridge, profession (if you would like), personal interests, and:

i) New members: What sparked your interest in joining the RAC?

ii) Returning Members: How long you’ve been on the RAC? What’s your favorite part of the RAC?

b) What is your favorite part of Cambridge’s zero waste ecosystem?

3. Free Store Intro & Recap (25 min)

4. Closing, 9:20am (10 min)

  • Public Comment
  • Action Plan/Decisions
  • Announcements
    • Volunteer opportunities for spring events, Mobile Recycle Center events upcoming.
    • Presentation for new members to get update on DPW’s waste diversion programs

Committee members are appointed by the City Manager. All meetings are open to the public. Members of the public may speak during the public comment section for up to two minutes. If you wish to speak, please contact Mike Orr at 617 349-4815 or morr@cambridgema.gov by 1pm the day before the meeting. You may also email or mail written comments for inclusion in public comments in lieu of speaking during the meeting. The Committee Chair must grant permission to non-members who request to speak at the meeting.

Meeting Minutes are located online here: CambridgeMA.Gov/Services/Recycling

Upcoming Meetings

  • March 11
  • April 8
  • May 13
  • June 10
  • September 9
  • October 14
  • November 18?
  • December 9
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