Select Board allows limited, temporary transfer-station access for local operator after cardboard incident

The Phippsburg Select Board voted to allow a local hauler limited, temporary use of the town transfer station as a backup during the busy season after the company's representative described an incident that had led to their suspension. The representative, who identified himself as the chief engineer at Sabasco, said the employees responsible no longer work for the company and asked the board to "be reinstated to use the transfer station in a sensible way."

Board members discussed operational limits and conditions, including proof of a current truck sticker and restricting use to overflow, not replacing the hauler's existing service. A board member moved to "allow the Tabasco Harbor Resilience to utilize the transfer station as a backup" during the busy season; the motion was seconded and the board agreed to notify transfer-station staff and the hauler. The transcript does not record a formal roll-call tally.

Why it matters: restoring limited access provides a practical overflow option for a local business and community services while the board set conditions designed to avoid overuse and equipment problems. The board said it would follow up in writing and notify Casella / Costello (the regular hauler) and transfer-station staff of the arrangement.