The R&R Working Group was established to help in the development of a MassDEP Strategic Reduce and Reuse Action Plan as outlined in the 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan. The working group is open to anyone interested in providing input on source reduction, reuse, and repair strategy in Massachusetts, and keeping informed of new policy and program developments.
Massachusetts Reduce and Reuse Action Plan, Updated March 2026
News & Updates
December 2026 - Bulky Item Reuse Webinar
MassDEP is pleased to announce the next meeting of the Bulky Item Reuse Work Group. The meeting will be conducted virtually on Zoom.
When: Dec 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM – 11:30AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Description: This webinar will focus on the collection and redistribution of furniture and other bulky household items during move-in/move-out season. There will be time dedicated to Q&A.
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
May 2026
MassDEP hosted the inaugural meeting of its Bulky Item Reuse Work Group
on May 7, 2026. This group is focused on reuse of furniture, fixtures and equipment
coming from commercial, institutional and residential sources. Watch the webinar
recording.
March 2026
MassDEP updated its Reduce & Reuse Action Plan to reflect progress made since the plan was released in December 2021.
Additional Resources
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Massachusetts Reduce and Reuse Action Plan, Updated March 2026, Open PDF file, 479.72 KB (English, PDF 479.72 KB)
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Summary of Comments & Responses: Reduce & Reuse Action Plan, Open PDF file, 158.88 KB (English, PDF 158.88 KB)
Agenda & Meeting Materials
The next virtual meeting of the Reduce & Reuse Working Group:
Date TBD
The next virtual meeting of the Deconstruction Workgroup:
Date TBD