11/09/26 Solid Waste & Recycling Commission

The Fairfield Solid Waste & Recycling Commission met on November 9, 2026. The department reported a slight projected year-end increase in municipal solid waste and continued decreases in recycling, while glass and food-waste volumes remained flat. During its budget review, members discussed a proposed $35 food-waste program fee, with an estimate of 100 participants and $3,500 in revenue; the revenue line item had not yet been created. Members requested a more detailed breakdown of the roughly $5 million in fees and professional services, including hauling and contamination charges. They also questioned projected bulky-waste tonnage, postage and printing budgets, and funding for public outreach. The chair entertained a motion to support the department’s budget as presented, subject to possible changes, but the transcript does not record the vote outcome. No contract award or vendor selection was clearly reported; program bins were still in transit.