“It is so scandalous on so many angles,” said John Brabant, a former state regulator.
Critics cry foul over plan to retroactively permit CSWD glass dumping
Tag: Act 148
Compost start-ups thrive as Casella lags on rural collection
Small companies are filling a gap left by trash removal services in Rutland County that do not yet offer curbside compost pickup.
Lawmakers look to ban more one-time throwaways
The study group debated options, including expanding bottle bill recycling and the use of recycled materials.
Why did the chicken cross the compost heap?
A memo from the agriculture agency has called for composting facilities also to be designated solid waste facilities, and regulated by the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Ron Krupp: Vermont’s new recycling law
Regarding these recyclable materials as resources rather than waste makes the new recycling law a giant step in the right direction.
State extends compost deadline for trash haulers
Vermont lawmakers are giving trash haulers an extra year to begin accepting food scraps and other compostable waste.
State Releases Universal Recycling Status Report
News Release — Vermont Agency of Natural Resources December 5, 2016 Media Contact: Josh Kelly, 802-522-5897 Montpelier – On the heels of America Recycles Day—a national celebration of recycling held each November 15th—the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released it’s first “Universal Recycling Status Report.” The 16-page report summarizes the status of recycling, composting, […]
Diverting Waste from Landfills is Economic Opportunity for Grow Compost
News Release — Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund November 29, 2016 Media Contact: Rachel Carter 802-318-5527, [email protected] Vermont’s Universal Recycling Law creates market for organics hauling and management services; Flexible Capital Fund provides working capital to turn economic opportunity into revenue growth and new livable wage jobs at Grow Compost of Vermont Montpelier, VT – The […]
School systems set for study of special education costs, quality
Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union is one of the larger ones selected among the 10. The aim is to find ways to help all schools save money while delivering quality care.
Universal Recycling Law Boosts Fresh Food Donations
News Release — Vermont Foodbank September 13, 2016 Media Contacts: Judith Stermer, Vermont Foodbank: 802-505-0699 Bryn Oakleaf, Department of Environmental Conservation: 802-522-5783 Vermont Foodbank and partners note 40% increase MONTPELIER – The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources and the Vermont Foodbank announced today a 40% increase in food donations in 2016, topping the 25-30% increase […]
CVSWMD Suspends Facility Plans
News Release — CVSWMD Feb. 10, 2016 Contact: Leesa Stewart, General Manager 229-9383 x 101 [email protected] Central Vermont – After careful consideration, the Executive Board of the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District voted Tuesday morning to suspend plans for a new facility. The Executive Board’s recommendation will go to the full Board of Supervisors […]
VT compost law seen helping poor
“For 2016, we are predicting that our food will increase by 60 percent over 2015, in large part due to Act 148,” Vermont’s universal recycling law, according to Alex Bornstein, the chief operations officer of the Vermont Foodbank.
Towns question the efficacy of new ‘pay as you go’ recycling plan
Vermont’s new Universal Recycling Law, a radical rethinking of how solid waste is handled throughout the state, is expected to be particularly painful.
Solid waste law a statewide ‘reboot’ in recycling, Markowitz says
Trash haulers must offer curbside recycling pickup beginning July 1 as law aimed at reducing the amount of waste brought to landfills rolls out.