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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENTThe Solid Waste Management Department’s ongoing mission is to provide efficient and effective solidwaste disposal service for the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windham</strong>. This is done through teamwork, planning, and adedication to improvement.Detailed information on the Station can be accessed on <strong>Town</strong> website at windhamnewhampshire.com orfound in an available brochure. Through the cooperative effort <strong>of</strong> our residents, <strong>Windham</strong> recyclesapproximately 30% <strong>of</strong> its total waste stream. This diversion translates to budget savings, production <strong>of</strong>revenue, and the conservation <strong>of</strong> valuable State disposal air-space.During 2012, the <strong>Town</strong> awarded a MSW contract to Covanta Energy starting in 2013 through 2018averaging $69/ton over the five years. The Station also conducted a spring electronics collection event at<strong>Windham</strong> High School assisted by electronics recycler, RMG.The <strong>Town</strong> is transporting its MSW (general trash) to Covanta Energy in Haverhill and its single streamrecyclables to Integrated Paper in North Andover. We transport our commercial and demolition toLL&S in Salem and metal to Gateway Resource Recovery, also in Salem. Specific vendors remove ourtires, propane tanks, clothing, refrigerated appliances, waste oil, and car batteries. We also conduct anon-site mercury diversion program with Covanta Energy; collecting fluorescent lights, thermostats, andthe like. Per our Permit, an annual operational report is submitted to NH DES which tracks ourperformance.As always, I would like to thank the Station Staff for their hard work, dedication, and service to thecommunity. I would also like to thank the residents for their ongoing support, cooperation, andadherence to Station procedures, especially recycling. We all have a vested interest in the solid wastemanagement <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windham</strong>.2013 GOALS• To continue operational changes that will increase efficiency and productivity.2012 STATISTICS• Municipal solid waste – 4200 tons (decrease <strong>of</strong> 5%)• Demolition & construction waste – 1200 tons (increase <strong>of</strong> 17%)• Single stream recycling – 1200 tons• Metal recycling – 200 tons• Recycling revenue generated – $65,000Respectfully submitted,David Poulson, Transfer Station Manager2012 ANNUAL REPORTS 90 TOWN OF WINDHAM, NH
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