Gloucester City Council Meeting | August 25, 2026

The Gloucester City Council meeting held on August 25, 2026, included a detailed presentation and discussion regarding the upcoming transition to automated curbside municipal solid waste and recycling collection services, effective October 1, 2026. Cassella Waste Systems, the contracted vendor, provided an overview of the new automated side-loader trucks, service logistics, and customer service protocols. Council members and residents raised questions about service coverage on difficult streets, billing mechanisms, additional cart fees, and handling of overflow waste. The council also approved the payment of a prior year invoice amounting to $3,592.90 from the fiscal year 2027 budget and accepted a special council permit related to building height for Applied Materials, Inc. Other agenda items included ordinance updates and public hearing continuations. The meeting focused heavily on procurement and contract implementation for waste management services, with no new contract awards but significant discussion on service rollout and resident impact.