Pittsfield Focusing On Toter System Education Before Fines Roll Out

The Health Department is focusing on toter education before violation fines are issued in the new year.

Pittsfield Announces Trash/Recycling Bin Disposal Opportunities

Residents 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 Toters

About 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 Toters

Mayor Peter Marchetti kicked off a series of four community meetings on Wednesday to educate the public.

Pittsfield Launches Campaign For New Trash, Collection System

Residences 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 Go

The 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 Vote

The 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 Hearing

On 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-Savings

Unlimited trash pickup is not sustainable and will lead to higher taxes, city officials say.

Mayor Peter Marchetti To Host Community Meetings

Following the presentation, time will be provided for questions.

North Berkshire Waste District Interested In Hydrogen Facility Project

Local 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 Enforcement

The matter of trash and an influx of rats seen in sections of the city was referred to Public Safety earlier this year.

Pittsfield Trash and Recycling Schedule

This includes trash and recycling pickup that is canceled today, Wednesday, March 15.

Pittsfield Residential Drop-Off for Yard Waste Ends Dec. 1