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“The bottom line – to get people to reduce the amount of trash they are throwing away we must appeal to their self-interest. We need a metered service for trash, just as we have a metered service for electricity, water, and gas. People don’t waste these services because they are charged by the kilowatt hour, the liter, or the cubic meter.” – Scott Kalb and Cheryl Moss Continue Reading →
Attorney General William Tong on Tuesday sued Reynolds Consumer Products for violations of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, claiming the company falsely and deceptively marketed Hefty “Recycling Bags” despite full knowledge that their bags were incompatible with recycling facilities in Connecticut. Continue Reading →
The committee noted there was a lack of enforcement at the dump, which has led to complaints, lost revenue and operational inefficiencies. One suggestion is a $10 fee to enter the dump without a permit. Continue Reading →
During comments preceding a vote on extending the sunset clause for tip fees and resident permit fees at the dump, it was reported that commercial hauler tonnage had dropped by a third since tipping fees were introduced. Continue Reading →
Merry, Bright and Waste Free HolidaysSubmitted by Julie DesChamps, founder of Waste Free Greenwich [email protected]
‘Tis the season for joy, traditions, celebration… and waste! Every year, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, Americans generate one million extra tons of trash than the rest of the year. Bah humbug! Follow these top 10 tips to reduce waste for holiday meals and decking the halls for a merry, bright and waste free holiday season. 1) Plan mindfully. Continue Reading →
The book swap remains closed, but a drop off bin has been set up for people to donate books. Continue Reading →
Town administration will determine the timing for implementation of tipping fees. Residential and commercial customers can expect the rates local haulers charge to increase. Continue Reading →
With beaches, parks and school fields closed. And with movies, restaurants, schools and no-essential businesses closed, residents flocked to the Holly Hill Transfer Station on Tuesday. The dump is set up to provide social distancing, not to inconvenience residents. Respect social distancing and efforts of staff trying to move people through efficiently. Continue Reading →
Pay As you Throw was withdrawn from the agenda. Other agenda items included sick raccoons at Greenwich Point, and a generous gift of $200,000 to restore the chimes in the Chimes Building in honor of Emily Fedorko. Continue Reading →
“Maybe what you’re doing is imposing what I’ll call a bag tax rather than putting something into the property tax.” – Mark Fichtel, Byram Continue Reading →