RI Redemption and Recycling Advisory Council Meeting
DEM, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) and an independent third-party consultant, is conducting an analysis for the Statewide Implementation Analysis (SIA) of a Beverage Container Redemption, Packaging, and Recycling Plan. The study will examine how different recycling and redemption programs could work in Rhode Island and the impacts they may have. The analysis will examine paper, plastic, metal, and glass materials and explore how these programs could improve recycling, reduce waste, and support Rhode Island’s long-term waste management goals.
RI Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade Street – Room 300
Providence, RI 02908
Please note that members of the Advisory Council are required to attend in person per RI’s Open Meeting
Act requirements. Members of the public and Guest Speakers can attend either in person or remotely via
Teams (see link below).
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/241622486091702?p=A04p3Y5Qy0M0xCPQ3C
Meeting ID: 241 622 486 091 702 | Passcode: fr7EP6QY
Dial in by Phone
(833) 201-5833,,590824210# United States (Toll-free)
Phone conference ID: 590 824 210#
Agenda:
- Welcome & Opening Remarks - Chair Terry Gray
- Consideration of Minutes of June 9, 2026, Meeting - for action
- Update on progress so far on “MRF Evaluation Study” - Jared Rhodes, RIRRC
- Presentation of Task 1 Report “Needs Assessment” - Rachel Perman, Resource Recycling Systems
- Update on progress so far on “Program Plan” - Rachel Perman, Resource Recycling Systems
- Update on upcoming Public Information Gathering Session - David McLaughlin, RIDEM
- Council member open discussion
- Public comment
- Wrap Up & Adjourn meeting
Questions/Need Assistance?
Please contact David McLaughlin (RIDEM) at david.mclaughlin@dem.ri.gov