Join the Sustainable Materials Management Commission to engage in local sustainable materials management policy discussions. Meetings are typically held the 4th Thursday each month at 7pm on Zoom. The meeting agenda will be posted at least 48-hours in advance on the Electronic Posting Board. 

November 12, 2025 Letter to Mayor-elect Laredo & SMMC curbside recommendations

February 18, 2026 Letter to NPS Superintendent Nolin and NPS School Committee

SMMC 2021 Report - Setting the Path to Zero Waste: Recommendations on the Future of Residential Curbside Waste Management in Newton

Annual Reports

2020, 2021, 2022 & goals for 2023, 2023 & goals for 2024, 2024, 2025

2026 Meeting minutes & supporting documents

June: Recycling pricing, recycling audits, & street sweeping presentation; Climate action presentation

May

April

March

February

January

2025 

December

October 

September

August

July

June

May

April

March 

February

January

2024

November

October

September

July

June

May 

April

March

February

January

2023 Meeting minutes & supporting documents

December

November: Artificial turf update; Memo to City Council

October

September: Towns using 35 gallon trash carts; Summary regarding artificial turf in Newton; Memo to City Council; Memo to Mayor 

July

May: Letter regarding MassDEP Technical Assistance Grant Report; Letter to City Council regarding expanded sustainable packaging & private hauler ordinance

February

January