South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative (SSRC) is a voluntary association of South Shore towns. It was established by Intermunicipal Agreement and Special Legislation in 1998 to help member towns improve their recycling programs, and reduce the amount, toxicity and cost of disposal.

In 2021, the SSRC expanded its membership from sixteen to eighteen towns, as it welcomed Braintree and East Bridgewater.  Members of the SSRC are now: Abington, Braintree, Cohasset, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Middleborough, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Rockland, Scituate, Weymouth, and Whitman.  Representatives from each member town are appointed by Chief Elected Official(s) (list attached).  

In FY21, the SSRC raised $86,879.67: $80,025 from municipal member dues, $490.40 in sponsorships, $2,000.00 in grant funding, $1,200.00 in donations, and $64.27 in interest.

Total expense was $84,904.14.  This paid for the services of the Executive Director, the Hazardous Waste Specialist, and for waste reduction and recycling activities that benefit our member towns detailed below.

In addition to technical assistance, these activities saved /earned Member Towns $98,970 in CY2021.

*See attached for full report