In 2008, the Covanta Haverhill facility recycled over 11,000 tons or 22 million pounds of metal from the waste that it received. As part of the mercury product outreach program (See Mercury Recovery), over 111 pounds of mercury contained in various products were diverted away from the waste stream and properly managed.

For the last 16 years, Covanta Haverhill, Inc. has overseen a Recycling Committee for the municipalities that send their waste to our facility. Daniel Harty, Covanta Haverhill’s MSP Coordinator (See Mercury Recovery) coordinates the committee. The committee meets four times a year to discuss various community recycling initiatives and to share success stories. Each client community is welcome to send a representative, volunteer or otherwise, to the meetings. MA DEP and Municipal Assistance Coordinators (MACs) also attend the meetings to inform communities of statewide recycling programs and opportunities. In addition, each community receives a grant from Covanta Haverhill every quarter to help fund further recycling efforts. The following is a list of Recycling Committee members: