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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2020
Contact:
Robert Goulding, DPW Public Information Manager
RGoulding@burlingtonvt.gov, 802-863-9094
BURLINGTON STUDYING CONSOLIDATED CURBSIDE COLLECTION
PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD JUNE 25, 2020
ENVIRONMENT & AFFORDABILITY ARE KEY PRIORITIES
Burlington, VT – Please see a reissued press release from earlier this year with updated information, including for a rescheduled public meeting.
To better serve residents and examine how other communities have implemented waste collection practices, the City of Burlington Department of Public Works (DPW) along with the City of South Burlington Department of Public Works are studying a potential new consolidated system for the collection of residential household trash, recyclables, and food scraps. Currently in Burlington, DPW collects residential recyclables, and residents contract with private haulers to collect residential garbage and compost or haul it to the appropriate facility themselves. Under a consolidated collection system, the City would enter into agreements with haulers to consolidate residential trash, recycling and food scraps collection services.
The City of Burlington is undertaking this process following a 2018 City Council resolution in order to determine if consolidated collection can reduce environmental impacts, lower residential costs, and improve infrastructure and noise impacts. In January 2019, Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) procured a consultant on behalf of Burlington and South Burlington to produce a feasibility study and take a closer look at how consolidated collection might work. The study has determined there are likely to be key community benefits, but public input will guide next steps.
Public Works would like to invite residents to a public meeting to discuss the findings of the feasibility study, and address questions and comments.
Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the community meeting which will include:
Residents who cannot attend the meeting are encouraged to submit questions and comments via email to DPWCommunications@burlingtonvt.gov. Written comments sent at least 72 hours in advance of the meetings are encouraged. The feasibility study is available at: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/dpw/Maintenance/Consolidated.
“Every day we strive to provide better, more affordable and more environmentally friendly services for our residents – and consolidated collection is an opportunity many communities like ours have taken,” said Chapin Spencer, Director of Public Works. “Public input is a key component of the process to help guide our decision-making and we look forward to this discussion with the community.”
REMINDER ABOUT ACT 148 (FOOD SCRAPS LAW)
To learn more about the state's upcoming food scraps law, how to find a hauler for your food scraps, what it means for you as a resident, landlord or business, and with any questions please visit the following resources:
ACT 148 RESOURCES
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