# 10/19/26 Solid Waste & Recycling Commission

The Town of Fairfield Solid Waste & Recycling Commission met on October 19, 2026. It approved the September 14 minutes unanimously and elected Courtney vice chair. The department reported that a concrete pad for transfer-station trailers was completed to address damage caused by soft asphalt; no project cost was stated. The commission reviewed a draft FY2028 budget, with approval expected at its November meeting. The draft applies a 4% increase to WinWaste’s tipping fee, adjusts projected tonnage and recycling costs, and reflects about $41,000 less in property services expenses and about $20,000 more in contractual expenses, including transfer-station operations. No budget vote was taken, and the figures remain subject to revision.

The food-waste container program is awaiting delivery after a shipment was detained and confiscated in Spain. The town plans a $35 annual membership fee to help cover program costs, including an app fee of just under $1,000 per year; the containers were purchased with payment split between delivery milestones, and a purchase order was carried over. Members discussed forming a task force to develop a multi-year waste-reduction and recycling plan, potentially including goals, public education, and consultant support in the FY2028 budget. The motion’s final disposition was unclear in the transcript; members agreed to revisit the task force’s composition at the next meeting. No contract award or new procurement approval was recorded.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Sources
- [10/19/26 Solid Waste & Recycling Commission](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpK55UaBRZ0) - Town of Fairfield Connecticut Recorded Meetings