The Martha's Vineyard Commission has been presenting a new report on waste to Island officials, raising questions about how to reduce waste, save money and find better ways to recycle.
Martha's Vineyard Refuse District
2024
2022
February 14, 2022
A fire in a trailer at the Martha’s Vineyard Refuse District transfer station saw a quick response from Edgartown firefighters Sunday morning.
2019
October 19, 2019
The Martha’s Vineyard Refuse District got a green light for a long-sought $2.5 million transfer station reconfiguration and expansion Thursday night.
2018
February 8, 2018
A decision by the Chinese government has rippled all the way to the curbside of nearly every Vineyard home, where residents will pay more for recycling.
2017
November 14, 2017
The West Tisbury and Chilmark local dropoffs are now accepting food waste. For $2, residents can dump up to a five-gallon bucket sized container.
July 19, 2017
The Edgartown transfer station for the four-town district is now accepting food waste for composting. The pilot program began last week.
