Re: mass discard of polyurethane

[Bruce England]

Hi Sheela:

Yes, I certainly agree with you, and thanks for providing the photo
and background info. I'm copying a couple of City staff members who
might be able to assist with taking this up with the business, and
advising if there are existing regulations prohibiting such disposal
or, if not, if such regulations can be considered. Something could
potentially be worked into the County's Green Business Certification
Program as well.

Bye for now!
Bruce England
Green Mountain View, co-chair

>From: Sheela Pai <fat...@yahoo.com>
>To: bken...@gmail.com
>
>Hi Bruce,
>
>I was horrified to see this in the Gold Star Gym parking lot (corner
>of Whisman & Dana) this evening while walking home. This is a
>tremendous amount of foam which is surely barely biodegradable.
>(This has been in GSG's foam pit for years, but I know that some
>newer polyurethane is somewhat biodegradable).
>
>Please tell me that there is some prohibition or limitation against
>discarding this volume of non-biodegradable garbage in MV, even by a
>business! They'll need to start a whole new landfill to accommodate
>this alone! Wrapped in plastic bags, to boot!
>
>Sheela
>
>
>
>

[Jane Horton]

I just called Gold Star and asked them about the foam, if it was intended to go to the landfill. I was told by the person who answered the phone that the seller of the foam has already picked it up. She did not know if it was going to be recycled.

Jane

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