BARNSTABLE COUNTY - Barnstable County recently issued a reminder to the public that they can reduce holiday waste for free until January 31, 2026, by … [Read more...]
Regional leaders look to composting to reduce local waste
June 21, 2025
BOURNE - At a recent meeting of the Cape and Islands Municipal Leadership Association (CIMLA), Barnstable County Municipal Assistance Coordinator Kari … [Read more...]
Shrink Wrap Recycling Program Collects Over 46 Tons Of Plastic Boat Covers Over The Past Year
August 2, 2024
WOODS HOLE - Over the past year, the Cape-wide Shrink Wrap Recycling Program coordinated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Cape Cod … [Read more...]
Free Boat Wrap Recycling Program Starts Next Month
March 19, 2024
HYANNIS – An annual recycling program on Cape Cod is starting up soon. Boaters can recycle their plastic shrink wrap at five town transfer stations … [Read more...]
Falmouth Restaurants and Businesses Offered Free Recycling Assistance
May 29, 2023
FALMOUTH - An opportunity to receive free expert one-on-one technical assistance to help improve their recycling practices is being offered to … [Read more...]
Mandatory Recycling Rules in Falmouth to Begin April 14
March 20, 2023
FALMOUTH - Mandatory rules regarding recycling in Falmouth will be enacted on April 14. Residents, businesses, and all others in the town will have … [Read more...]
Snow Forecast Postpones Bourne Trash Pickup
February 27, 2023
BOURNE - Trash and recycling pickups for Bourne originally set for Tuesday, February 28 have been postponed due to snow accumulation in the … [Read more...]
Cape Towns Collecting Holiday Lights for Recycling
January 5, 2023
FALMOUTH - UPDATE 7:00 a.m. 1/5/23: Cape residents are being reminded by the town that old and non-working holiday string lights are being collected … [Read more...]
Falmouth Announces Fall Clothing and Textile Collection Event
November 10, 2022
FALMOUTH – The Falmouth Department of Public Works has announced a fall clothing and textile collection drive happening on November 19 and 20. The … [Read more...]
Producer Responsibility Laws Could Make Companies Pay for Recycling
June 24, 2022
HYANNIS – An official with the World Wildlife Fund has reported that 71% of Americans want the country to reduce its reliance on plastic and also … [Read more...]
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MLK Day snowstorm impacts Cape and Vineyard
Eastham promoting from within for new town manager
Massachusetts RMV issuing new disability parking placards
Drought conditions continue on Cape, worsen in Nantucket County
As staffing challenges continue, Mid Cape businesses invited to J-1 visa workshop- Massachusetts governor files environmental review reforms aimed at accelerating housing development
Harwich selects next town administrator, pending negotiations
Wind projects that faced federal stoppage are fighting back in court
LISTEN: Barnstable Sheriff’s addiction program federal funding reinstated
Barnstable Sheriff among federal agencies losing funding
Town of Barnstable has moved to a new web address- State holding hearings on possibly easing hunting restrictions
- Public invited to immigration discussion in Falmouth
