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. 

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 Meeting Minutes

January

February 

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

2024 Meeting Minutes

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