 Berkshire Habitat ReStore Overwhelmed With Unwanted DonationsThe Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity ReStore won't be taking any donations on Saturday — because it's already overloaded with items dumped on its property.  Pittsfield Toter System Reducing Waste, Increasing RecyclingPittsfield now throws away about 1,024 tons of trash per month, down from 1,388 tons, and recycles about 201 tons per month, compared to 148 tons. Since its implementation in the fall, the city has saved more than $367,000.  Pittsfield Council to See Recycling Contract, Trash PresentationTrash talk is back on Tuesday's City Council agenda with a proposed five-year extension for recycling services and a presentation on the new toter system.  Casella Transfer Station Open for Residential Drop-OffStarting Dec. 18, residents can purchase a sticker to drop off trash and recycling.  Pittsfield Focusing On Toter System Education Before Fines Roll OutThe Health Department is focusing on toter education before violation fines are issued in the new year. Pittsfield Announces Trash/Recycling Bin Disposal OpportunitiesResidents will have two opportunities to dispose of their old trash and recycling containers as the new toter system rolls out.  Pittsfielders Want Extra Recycling Toters, Not Trash TotersAbout a month into the new trash system, more than 2,200 extra recycling toters and over 500 additional trash toters have been requested.  Pittsfield Begins Educational Outreach on TotersMayor Peter Marchetti kicked off a series of four community meetings on Wednesday to educate the public. Pittsfield Launches Campaign For New Trash, Collection SystemResidences with four or less units will receive one recycling cart (also known as toter) and one trash cart per household/unit.  Pittsfield: Toters Are a GoThe City Council approved draft five-year contracts with Casella Waste Management on Tuesday, moving Pittsfield from unlimited curbside collection to automated collection with 48-gallon toters for trash and recycling.  Pittsfield Council Advances Toter Contract to Final VoteThe City Council has taken a move toward toters, preliminarily approving a five-year contract with Casella Waste Management.  Pittsfield Residents Share Positive, Negative Feedback at Final Trash HearingOn the table is a move to automated pickup utilizing 48-gallon toters, which would be at no cost to residents unless they require additional toters and that would save the city $80,000 per year.  Pittsfield Officials: Unlimited Trash Not Sustainable, Toters Offer Cost-SavingsUnlimited trash pickup is not sustainable and will lead to higher taxes, city officials say. Mayor Peter Marchetti To Host Community MeetingsFollowing the presentation, time will be provided for questions. North Berkshire Waste District Interested In Hydrogen Facility ProjectLocal Power is partnering with California-based Ways2H to reuse trash and non-recyclable plastic using an evolving technology that is already built and operated in Japan, China, India, and the United States. North Adams Public Safety Committee Mulls Trash EnforcementThe matter of trash and an influx of rats seen in sections of the city was referred to Public Safety earlier this year. |
