Annual report of the Town of Hampton, New Hampshire

standard.
During the year approximately 8,753 tons of municipal solid waste
(MSW) passed through the transfer station. We also received 1,300 tons of
wood, 27 1 tons of metal, 276 tons of shingles and 94 tons of sheet rock at the
transfer station. Curbside recycling is now eight years old in Hampton. This
year a total of 1,487 tons of recyclable material was removed from the waste
stream. This includes textiles, porcelain, sand, and seaweed deposited at the
transfer station plus recyclables collected at the curb. We strongly urge
residents to recycle as much as possible.
program would save the Town money as the recycling fee is
Greater participation in the recycling
a flat rate and the
transportation and disposal fees for MSW are based on the volume hauled.
Please let us know if you have any concerns that you would like us to address.
As a department, we hope that we have measured up to your expectations.
Respectfully submitted,
John R. Hangen,
Public Works Director
TOWN OF HAMPTON
RECREATION PARK
IN
MEMORY Of
LEWIS W BROWN
We are proud to be located just beyond the entrance to the Lewis Brown
Memorial Park, which was dedicated early this year.
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