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1-28-2013 Rubbish & Recycling Committee
MEETING of the Burrillville Rubbish and Recycling Committee to be held Monday, January 28, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex, 144 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville, RI.

Members Present:  Colleen Joubert - Chair, Robyn Volpini – Vice Chair, Cynthia Carlozzi, Director of Public Works or designee, Town Manager or designee.

Other Members Present:

Members Absent:

Public Comment:


1)      That the question of approving the minutes of the regular meeting of the Burrillville Rubbish and Recycling Committee held on October 22, 2012; and the question of dispensing with the reading of said minutes; be now taken up.  

2)      Introduction of new member Cynthia Carlozzi

3)      Discussion/action relative to annual meeting schedule

4)      Discussion of recycling/solid waste statistics

5)      Discussion/action relative to upcoming events:
•       Earth Day Cleanup - April 20 (Rain Date April 27)
•       EcoDepot and Shred Event - July 27
•       PUD Green Festival

6)      Discussion/action relative to Farmers Market participation

7)      Discussion of adding condos, multi-family dwellings and businesses to town recycling program

8)      Discussion of recycling of glass by RIRRC

9)      Discussion of adding trash/recycling containers in public areas and at Town events

10)     Discussion/action relative to forming a “Green Team” to collect litter around town

11)     Discussion of Blackstone Valley Waste Analysis

12)     Discussion of recycling in schools
•       Collaboration with PUD
•       Collaboration with RIRRC
•       Education/Outreach Efforts

13)     Review and discuss items proposed for future meetings

14)     Adjournment