Solid waste panel sets Nov. 7 pumpkin toss date
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee reviewed a drop-off day that brought in about 6.5 tons of metal. The DPW report on the recent drop-off said metal filled a 40-yard container, a 10-wheeler and a six-wheeler, compared with 4.77 tons in July.
Solid Waste Advisory Committee · Meeting of September 15, 2026
SWAMPSCOTT — The Solid Waste Advisory Committee reviewed a drop-off day that brought in about 6.5 tons of metal. The DPW report on the recent drop-off said metal filled a 40-yard container, a 10-wheeler and a six-wheeler, compared with 4.77 tons in July. Members questioned a dumpster invoice that charged for two tons when the load weighed 1.2 and said they would seek a correction.
They also heard that residents are buying second carts, and a member said replacing damaged carts for free is "unsustainable." Members agreed on Saturday, Nov. 7 for the pumpkin toss, with the Repair Cafe set for Nov. 14.
In the full story:
- Minutes and Opening
- DPW Report: Drop-off Day
- Recycling Composition and Glass
- New Trash and Recycling Contract Roll-out
- Project List Review
- Other Discussion
- New Business
- Who Was There
- The complete report: 1,252 words
Source: the Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting of September 15, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript.
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