At its Feb. 16 meeting, the Haines Borough’s Solid Waste Working Group showed interest in a plan by resident Burl Sheldon to tackle community waste problems.

Member Jeremy Stephens resigned following the meeting. He said his departure was “to make room” for Sheldon. Stephens added that Sheldon has a lot of experience, has “done the leg-work” researching solid waste issues, and “is a better fit for the group.”

Deputy Clerk Alekka Fullerton said Sheldon has…