Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the bids for solid waste hauling and recycling contracts, and the review of proposals.
- Coordinate the Town's Household Hazardous Waste Day collection, usually the first Saturday in October from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. every year, including review of bid proposals and assistance to obtain state grants (up to $2,000) to defray part of the collection costs
- Look for ways to encourage and increase recycling by town residents
- Promote recycling and conservation education and efforts in Bow Schools
Mission
The Committee serves as a sounding board for the community for matters dealing with recycling and solid waste.
Complaints, Comments & Reports
For complaints or comments regarding household trash or recycling pickup, please contact our provider (Pinard Waste Systems) first by calling 800-675-7933, and then if necessary report them to the Committee to help ensure a timely resolution.
Contact the Committee
The preferred method of contact for the Recycling and Solid Waste Committee is
by email.