Food composting and tree planting update
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The commission heard a presentation on Fairfield’s new food composting program with GoZERO and noted that the city has collected 4,851 pounds of electrical items through the Reboot program.
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What this means
The meeting focused on environmental education and upcoming planting and cleanup activities in Fairfield. A presenter explained what can and cannot go into the city’s new food composting containers, which will be placed at one of the parks. Commissioners also discussed tree saplings for Arbor Day, a planned Earth Day tree event, and next steps for a honeysuckle removal project. The commission said the Reboot program has collected 4,851 pounds of electrical items so far.
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- February minutes were approved.
- The commission discussed reaching out to organizations to obtain tree saplings for the Arbor Day giveaway.
- Mandi ordered saplings for the school from The Arbor Day Foundation.
- The commission planned tree staking and tagging for the April 22 Earth Day event and staked and tagged 50 areas at Huffman where trees will be planted.
- A Rumpke recycling tour was planned for July 15 at 9:30.
- The commission continued planning a community event at the CAC and discussed aiming for a date of August 29.
- Adopt A Highway volunteer assignments were noted for March/April and May/June.
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Environmental Commission Meeting on March 04, 2026
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