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Senior Affairs Commission Page 2 Minutes of Thursday, November 14, 1996 the regular garbage. She also noted that beginning January 1, it will no longer be necessary to separate glass and cans which will go into one recycling container. Currently, BFI picks up recycling containers every week but with the new programs, recycling containers will be picked up every other week. This pick- up date will be called "Environmental Day" and customers will be provided with a schedule of these dates for 1997. There will be no additional charge to the consumer but the end of the month pick-up will be eliminated with the addition of these new programs. Ms. Gallagher stated that BFI will also be expanding the types of plastic containers it will pick up to include all #2 containers such as bleach and shampoo. Beginning November 19, residents will receive a postcard introducing them to the program and beginning November 29, will receive a large bulletin explaining the program. All residents will also receive a reference guide to recycling and a magnetic calendar printed with all 1997 Environmental Day recycling dates. BFI plans to do a comprehensive campaign to educate the public on the new programs and including making presentations to various groups. Gino Gasparini announced the BFI Spring and Fall Clean-ups will remain in place during the last weeks of April and October. It was noted that residents' garbage pick-up date may be different than their yard waste pick-up date. Home composting is being done by many residents and people may continue this practice and do not have to use the green waste recycling bin. Ms. Gallagher noted the green waste will be recycled for land application such as compost and mulch for farmers and cover material for land fill and the glass and plastics are sold to brokers for recycling. There will be a phase-in period for residents beginning in January and BFI will issue notices to those residents during this transition period. ITEM 2-VETERANS MEMORIAL SENIOR CENTER REVIEW COMMITTEE UPDATE Commissioner Anthony announced that Carl Giari and John Dempsey have resigned from the committee due to other commitments so two replacement members are needed. He will be looking for new members who can attend 2-3 meetings each month. Commissioner Anthony asked if a questionnaire could be used for employees since interviews were not permissible. He wants to present a preliminary committee report in December and a final report in January. Commissioner Newell asked about the goal of this committee and Commissioner Anthony explained it was to clarify the position of the Center and what it does; it was a fact finding committee which would make recommendations. Commissioner Anthony said he is also concerned about the funds being spent to operate the Center and he wants the committee to make recommendations to improve the operations of the Center. He said he expects the results of the report to go to City Council and does not expect staff