Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Committee · March 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Amesbury Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Committee Municipal Solid Waste Working Group Meeting
Discussion of shifting trash pickup costs from the City levy to a resident fee model (pay-as-you-throw options), strategies to divert food waste from the municipal trash stream, and an expected ~3% increase in trash costs for FY27 with combined trash/recycling exceeding $2 million.
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Key decisions
Establish monthly meeting cadence for the Municipal Solid Waste Working Group on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Agenda
New Business
Composition & Meeting Schedule to be determined
Determine composition of the working group and set meeting schedule.
New Business
MSW Roles & Responsibilities
Discuss roles and responsibilities for municipal solid waste (MSW).
New Business
AEESC Review & Recommended Changes to City Ordinance Chapter 392 Solid Waste
AEESC review and recommended changes to City Ordinance Chapter 392 Solid Waste; request initiated by Mayor Gove.
New Business
MASS DEP Reporting via Re-TRAC (FY23–FY25)
MassDEP reporting via the Re-TRAC reporting site completed for fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025.
New Business
MASS DEP Grant Opportunities FY26
Review MassDEP grant opportunities for fiscal year 2026 (link to eligibility criteria provided).
New Business
Composting / Organic Waste Opportunities
Discuss opportunities for composting and management of organic waste.