Transfer Station Construction

Why is there construction at the Transfer Station?

• Operational and equipment deficiencies and layout issues both leading to safety concerns
• Critical capital improvements  necessary for continued operations

What are the improvements being made?

• Improvements to tipping building and conveyor belt
• Upgrades to electrical system
• Demolition and abatement of incinerator building
• Remediation of pollution caused by incinerator building
• Creation of dedicated employee office and restrooms
• Improvements to the recycling and food waste areas
• Improvements to general site layout for improved traffic circulation and increased efficiencies to meet future DEP requirements.
• License plate reader system to capture fraud and lost revenue

What is the current recycling situation?

• Cost to recycle rose 78% from FY20 to FY21. Average cost in past three years was $44. 
• SMART pilot program no longer effective or cost-efficient.
• Having one area for solid waste improves efficiency of operations going forward with improvements.
• Can review SMART at a later date upon completion of improvements.
• Eliminate SMART program January 1, 2022.

Construction Update

• Construction is ongoing.  
• Anticipated completion date 2023.
• Facility is fully operational during construction.