Description
Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting Agenda
June 11, 2025, 8:00am – 9:30am
Minute Taker: Debby Knight
Hybrid Meeting
Join virtually: Email DPW Recycling Director Mike Orr (morr@cambridgema.gov) for link.
Join in-person: 147 Hampshire St
1. Housekeeping, 8:00am (10 min)
2. City Updates (30 min):
- DPW Budget hearing:
- BigBelly’s being purchased this summer and swapping out nearly all Victor Stanley open-top trash or recycle receptacles
- One of the largest increase in DPW’s budget is curbside recycling contract
- Two EVs are being added to the contract starting 10/31/25.
- Free Store recap
- Move-out waste Pilot results
- 125 pieces of furniture, 65 bags of household goods recovered
- People loved the program and asked if it would be offered again.
- 6/9 City Council hearing: Zero Waste Master Plan 2.0
- Volunteer opportunities: Fresh Pond Day, Hoops N Health
3. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) (40 min)
- What is EPR?
- What’s happening with EPR legislation in MA and nationally?
4. Closing, 9:20am (10 min)
- Public Comment
- Action Plan/Decisions
- Announcements
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 in 2025
- September 10
- October 8
- November 12
- December 10