Article 43. Solid Waste Disposal Fund Expenditures

ARTICLE 43. To determine whether the Town will authorize the income from user fees for solid waste disposal services, associated services, and jobbing services by Concord Public Works during the 2027 fiscal year, together with the balance of operating cash in the Solid Waste Disposal Fund, to be expended without further appropriation under the direction and control of the Town Manager in accordance with the Motion passed under Article 27 of the 1989 Annual Town Meeting; or take any other action relative thereto.

Article Explanation

Pursuant to Article 27 of the 1989 Annual Town Meeting, this article authorizes the Town Manager to use cash on hand in the Solid Waste Disposal Fund and user fee revenue from fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 to be used to operate the Town’s “pay-as-you-throw” curbside solid waste and recycling collection and disposal program. The program consists of two major components: curbside collection and disposal including recycling and Drop-off Days; and the operation and maintenance of the Town’s composting site including the former landfill. This has been a routine annual action.

Article Motion

That the Town take affirmative action on Article 43 as printed in the Warrant.