Agenda 9:15 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:30 Welcome and Introductions 9:45 Demonstration of Existing NEWMOA Database Reorganized Waste/Use Categories 10:00 Current Data Collection From Applicants In electronic format 10:45 Break 11:00 Proposed Data Elements Data elements gathered by states during application process Data elements not gathered Data elements in electonic format Data elements not in […]

Presentation by Mr. Binder Definition of New and Emerging Technologies Technology Categories-Thermal, Biological, Chemical, Mechanical, Other Overview of More Advanced Technologies-Companies, Processes, Status of Development, U.S Initiatives General Discussion of Environmental Benefits Discussion of Planning Level Economics Obstacles to Development-Lack of Knowledge of Technologies, No Current US Commercial Facility, Lack of Regulatory Policy or Regulations, […]

The goal of this meeting was to determine two to four items for further work together as a group of states to promote markets for C&D waste materials. The meeting will be facilitated by Sarah Weinstein, NEWMOA Solid Waste Program Chair and Board Liaison. Agenda 9:45 Welcome and introductions - Sarah Weinstein NH DES Commissioner's September […]

Disposable plastics are now integral to most farm operations in all sectors of agriculture. Plastics are replacing glass, metal, concrete, and ceramic because they cost less, increase production efficiency, and are safer. Disposal, however, is an unsolved problem. Some waste plastics are burned in open fires on-farm, plowed into fields, or pushed out of the […]

Draft Agenda 10:00 Welcome Adam Wienert - Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association 10:10 History of Agriculture Plastics Recycling in Vermont Natalie Starr - DSM Environmental Services 10:30 Markets Discussion Moderator, Carolyn Grodinsky, Waste Prevention Coordinator - Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Results of a marketing plan for a Vermont-based, plastic lumber manufacturer using agricultural film […]

Presentations Recycling Wallboard Terry L Weaver, USA Gypsum

The webinar included the following presentations: Angel Arroyo-Rodriguez, OH EPA Ohio's Composting Rules and Best Management Practices for Food Scraps Composting Sally Roland, NYSDEC Composting Facilities - Solid Waste Regulations

Agenda 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:30 Welcome, Introductions and Opening Remarks: "Why this Issue and Why Now"? - Sarah Weinstein, Mass. Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association, Solid Waste Program Chair 9:50 Setting the Stage: Obstacles and Opportunities - Facilitator: Doug Thompson, Senior Associate, Keystone, Boston, MA Panelists: Michael Buono, Director […]