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2013 Rhode Island Composting Conference

Join the 2013 Rhode Island Composting Conference and learn about the success story of Hamilton, MA in reducing waste and implementing a composting program. Discover the keys to their success, lessons learned, and the benefits to the town. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and find ways to make a positive impact in your community.

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2013 Rhode Island Composting Conference

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  1. 2013 Rhode Island Composting Conference Gretel Clark Recycle Committee Chair, Hamilton, MA

  2. Town of Hamilton 30 miles north of Boston on Cape Ann Tipping Trash $70/ton

  3. Town of Hamilton Semi rural, conservative, New England town (15 square miles) 2600 households A little more than 8,000 residents Beacon of Hope

  4. Some facts… Hamiltonians produced 1.22 tons waste annually before 2006 Average MA household produces one tone of solid waste annually Today, Hamiltonians produce <.5 tons solid waste; recycling 50%; 10.56% is composted kitchen organic waste.

  5. 2006: Status Quo

  6. 2007: Blue Boxes Introduced

  7. 2008: Waste Reduction Program

  8. 2009: Eliminate Organics from SW

  9. 2010: Green Gallon Barrels Introduced

  10. 2011: Special Split Body Truck Built

  11. 2012: New Trash Program Instituted

  12. Keys to Success • Find a hauler • Find a composter • Design a pilot program • Court political leaders • Institute a PAYT program • Charge high rate for overage bags • Gather a crew of dedicated enthusiastic unconquerable organizers • Establish a Trash Hot Line • Put together a strong education program • Find funding • Implement bi-weekly solid waste collection program

  13. Lessons Learned • Larvae in hot summer months • Freezing in cold winter months • Animal control • Overcoming the “ick” factor

  14. Benefits To the Town • Trash costs can be cut in half • New bag revenue (poor recyclers are now paying for the trash costs, not all their neighbors who provide the tax base.) • Anaerobic digester

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