Scribe: Donald Thomas Convener: Page Shields, Bishop Dansby Location: Spring House on Court Square Time: 11:00am
Attendees: Page Shields, Bishop Dansby, Jeff Peace, Cathy Strickler, Rachel Fulk, Tamlyn Ogden, Tony Lopez, Heidi Lestar, Laura Dent, Gene Hart, Kemper E., Laura Dansby, Doug Hendren
Recycling
* Harrisonburg city crews no longer accept cardboard, but Green Earth on Kraetzer Rd. (http://www.greenearthcompany.com/) has on on-site recycling center.
* The city had planned to set aside funds for a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), a plant that would separate recyclables from trash. Current financial conditions have made it necessary to put these plans on hold, however.
* We should continue to emphasize the importance of recycling, and of measures that reduce the trash stream, such as reuse and reduced consumption
Composting
* The New Community Project is collecting coffee grounds from various sites for use in garden composting
* Leaves picked up by city crews go to a composting facility on South Main St.; It is believed that residents can purchase composted leaves there
* Organic materials collected at the county landfill are mulched, but is believed not to be available for the public; they may be used in landfill operations, as cover
* Compost bin units are available for purchase at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market
