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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-06-15 Recycling Committee Minutes � ' F/. � BANGOR RECYCLING C�MNIITTEE MEETING .TvzvE is, 199a Members Present: Jim Ring, Arthur Stockus, Dick Unruh, Jerry Hughes and guests Paul Spearing and Ellen�Ioore Meeting Called To Order: 7:00 PM iVlinutes: Minutes from the May 18, 1994 meeting were accepted as written and will be placed on file. Recycling Update: Jerry Hughes provided the committee members with a detailed spread sheet that provided figures for the month of May. Curbside collection and drop off of recyclables were included in the report. Jim Ring asked specific questions regarding the figures and used the statistics for newspapers during the month of May as an example to illustrate the structure of the spread sheet. Jim also asked for specifics on operating costs and how these costs compared to the f1pri1 report. Presently, Orono, �rrington, Levan� Castine, Frankfort; Hudson, Pleasant River, Steuben, . Winterport, Deer Isle and Mt. Desert use Bangor"s facility. The town of Glenburn has recently � initiated a curbside collection program that will be on line in September of 94. At that time Bangor's facility will be used to process those materials. Recycling Center: Paul spearing explained that the Recycling Facility continues to process more material� and that problems with contamination continue to exist, especially with glass which originates from otlier communities. Jim Ring suggested that persons from parkl•icipating communities tour Bangor's facility ta see how materiaLs are processed . During the tour persons would get a fust hand look at what problems are associated with contamination. The Open House Ceremony that is planned for September may provide an excellent opportunity for recycling tours which will emphasize the praper prepara�ion of all recyclables. Bangor Beautiful: Arthur Stockus clarified the current structure of Bangor Beautiful. There will be a Bangor Beautiful Board meefiing on June 17, 1994 which will.address a possible part time coordinator position, finances, and the need for additional volunteerism. Newsletter: . • As a result of Heather's resignation, Bangor Beautiful board members will be writing the next newsletter which is scheduled for distribution during the fourth week in July. A draft of the letter will be presented to the Recycling Committee during the next meeting for final review purposes. ' � �=�.. :� Model Cities Program: Dick Unruh provided the committee with a detailed written outline that described how the Bangor schooLs were implementing the criteria for model schooLs. An internal audit of the schools waste stream will be accomplished this Fall with the assistance of I�athy Guerin. Presently, the Bangor SchooLs are complying with many of the suggested requirements. For example, all of the school facilities now have photocopying equipment with double-sided copying capability, supplies ' are being purchased in bulk and sitverware verses plastic utensils is a common practice. Dick also helped to clarify the school's position on the Chewonki Foundation Curriculum for recycling and mentioned that the curriculum may be offered in conjunction with other classes. Dick mentioned that an appropriate time to discuss the curriculum with Superintendent Doughty will be in late Su.mmer. Ellen Moore explained that the current arrangement for the pickup of recyclables in the schooLs is adequate. Collection of tin cans and cardboard is conveniently scheduled throu�h Paul Spearing. Jerry Hughes expressed his concern about future pickup scheduling for recyclables in the schooLs, City Hall and City Hospital. Increased volumes of materiaLs which need to be sorted and processed at the facility will at some time, prevent Pau1 Spearing from making continued pickups. Jim Ring and Arthur Stockus suggested that Ted Corbett, the Motor Pool Director be approached about the concept of using a surplus pickup truck for deliveries of recyclables to the facility. The truck could possibly be shared by different departments. Details of driving assignments and scheduled pickups would be fine tuned at a later date. � Meeting Adjoumed: 8:10 � �