PRESS ROOM

SPSA Holds Community “Q & A” Sessions

(Chesapeake, VA; February 13, 2007) -- In an effort to ensure correct information is understood regarding the proposed Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) budget reduction plan and to answer citizen inquiries regarding activities of the agency, SPSA will be holding a series of community “Q & A” sessions.
            SPSA Executive Director John Hadfield said, “SPSA representatives will be available to discuss the future of SPSA’s system, the continuation of recycling and other services and other issues. The meetings would be informational only --- simply describing what has been presented to the Board of Directors at their January 24 meeting, and the next actions expected.”
            Dates set for the series of meetings are below; meetings are open to any citizen within the region:

• Meeting One
• Thursday, March 1, 2007; 6:30 p.m.
• Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Avenue, Norfolk (823-4300)
• Meeting Two
• Monday, March 5, 2007; 6:30 p.m.
• Regional Board Room, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake (420-4700)
• Meeting Three
• Wednesday, March 7, 2007; 6:30 p.m.
• Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Library, 280 North College Drive, Franklin (562-4801)
• Meeting Four
• Thursday, March 8, 2007; 6:30 p.m.
• Smithfield High School, 14171 Turner Drive, Smithfield (357-3108)

SPSA has issued letters to all area civic leagues and will be working with SPSA Board members for the community meetings. For more information, contact Public Information at (757) 420-4700.

SPSA has been providing efficient and environmentally sound waste disposal services to the region and its residents since 1985. SPSA’s solid waste management system includes waste-to-energy, yard waste composting, drop-off and curbside recycling as well as other recycling programs, household hazardous waste collection, landfilling, landfill gas-to-energy and education programs. This integrated waste management system enables SPSA to put 57% of the waste it receives to a beneficial use, thus allowing the region to reduce its dependence on landfills.