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Aug 14, 2026

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Zero Waste Salem meeting summary

Published Aug 14, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Zero Waste Salem meeting summary

Waste audits showed an average contamination rate of 9.5, up from 7.5 last year and close to the maximum rate the committee said it can reach. The committee plans to share educational information about the results.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Zero Waste Salem Meeting Summary

The committee approved the April minutes unanimously and advanced preparations for upcoming waste-reduction events, including a May 16 Repair Cafe with 26 appointments already scheduled.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Zero Waste Salem approves mission statement

The committee approved a streamlined mission statement and began planning changes for the Book Swap after about 850 people attended the March event.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Repair Cafe Repaired 76% of Items

The February Repair Cafe completed 54 appointments, fully repairing 29 of 38 items with feedback, or 76%; the next Repair Cafe is scheduled for May 16.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Zero Waste Salem meeting summary

A proposed ordinance for businesses that create food waste will be resubmitted to the City Council; businesses would need composting contracts as part of annual Health Department permit requests if it advances. The group also reported that 262 cars attended the January Styrofoam collection, filling the truck by 11:30 a.m. and leaving at least 20 cars turned away.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Zero Waste Salem meeting summary

The committee confirmed a January 10 Styrofoam and string-light collection and reported that its December e-waste event collected 14,292 pounds.

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