Litter Control and Recycling Fund Advisory Board
Purpose
The Litter Control and Recycling Fund Advisory Board shall review applications received by the department for grants from the Fund and make recommendations to the Director for the award of all grants; promote the control, prevention, and elimination of litter from the Commonwealth and encourage the recycling of discarded materials to the maximum practical extent; and advise the Director on such other litter control and recycling matters as may be requested by the Director or any other state agency.
Term
Four years; no more than two full successive terms
Composition
The Advisory Board shall consist of five persons appointed by the Governor. Three members shall represent persons paying the taxes which are deposited into the Fund and shall include one member appointed from nominations submitted by recognized industry associations representing retailers; one member appointed from nominations submitted by recognized industry associations representing soft drink distributors; and one member appointed from nominations submitted by recognized industry associations representing beer distributors. One member shall be a local litter or recycling coordinator. One member shall be from the general public.
The Advisory Board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman annually from among its members. The Advisory Board shall meet at least twice annually on such dates and at such times as they determine. Three members of the Advisory Board shall constitute a quorum.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Mr. Robert G. Cross
Local Litter or Recycling Coordinator Membership expires on 6/30/2027Michael J. O'Connor
Member of the Retail Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2027MR Beryl Wilson
Soft Drink Distributor Membership expires on 6/30/2028Dawn Matheson
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029