CITY FACILITY REDUCES PROCESSING TIME

摘要

Newton MA began composting leaves in November 1986 at the former 25-acre Rumford Avenue landfill, which had been closed for nine years. DEP allowed Newton to continue using the site for the Department of Public Works' composting operations. In 2009, Newton negotiated a new collection and hauling contract. As yard waste hauling and tipping costs became a factor, Newton negotiated for the contractor to bring all yard waste collected at curbside to Rumford Avenue for composting, says Elaine Gentile, Director of Environmental Affairs for the City of Newton. Show less