Casella Transfer Station Open for Residential Drop-Off

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Casella Transfer Station at 500 Hubbard Avenue will open for residential drop-off for Pittsfield residents on Wednesday, Dec. 18, with limited capacity as construction continues on the facility.

Starting Dec. 18, residents can purchase a sticker to drop off trash and recycling. Stickers are valid through Dec. 31, 2025, and are priced as follows:

  • $120 for standard residential stickers
  • $80 for residents aged 65 and older
  • $20 per additional vehicle

Additional Fees

Bag Rates:

  • $3.00 each for 15-gallon or smaller bags
  • $5.00 each for 32-gallon bags
  • $8.00 each for larger contractor bags

Recycling:

  • No extra charge with a resident sticker

Yard Waste and Other Items

Yard waste will continue to be accepted at the Lenox Transfer Station at no charge until the Pittsfield station is fully operational, expected in late December 2024. Bulky waste, mattresses, tires, electronics, and metal will be accepted for additional fees once the facility is fully operational. Further updates will be provided.

Operating Hours (Starting Dec. 18)

  • Wednesdays: 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Transfer Station Directions

  • Location: 500 Hubbard Avenue, near Wendy's.
  • Entry: Use the first gated entrance closest to Wendy's. Follow the path to the drop-off zone.
  • Trash Disposal: Use the 20-yard dumpster labeled MSW.
  • Recycling Disposal: Use the 20-yard dumpster labeled "Recycle," aligned with the curbside pickup schedule.
  • Exit: Use the second gate labeled "Residential Drop-Off."
  • Note: Cones will block the entrance to the main transfer station, which remains under construction. Do not use the main gate, as it is for commercial trucks.

Sticker Purchase

Residential stickers can be purchased directly at the Transfer Station. Accepted payment methods include credit, debit, and cash.

For additional information, contact Casella at (413) 749-6500.

 


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Berkshire Veterans Mark 50 Years Since Vietnam War End

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — County veterans gathered over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War's conclusion, recognizing the horrors that soldiers endured long after returning home.

Master of ceremonies Lenwood "Woody" Vaspra said when most Vietnam veterans returned, there were no tributes, recognition, speeches, parades, or even handshakes.

"For many of them, it was a horrible return home from Vietnam in a very chaotic time," he said to a crowd in Park Square on Saturday, National Vietnam Veterans Day.

The Vietnam War officially ended 50 years ago in May 1975. Fifty-two years ago, the last American troops departed Vietnam. The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 designated March 29 of each year as National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

"We're here to join together as a people, to honor the brave men and women who have stood in defense of our country and for all the countless men and women who are still serving in harm's way all around the world," Vaspra said.

He explained that this day provides the opportunity to pay special tribute to the many Americans who served in the war, the 58,281 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and to those who never received the recognition they deserve.

"It is time to say thank you and honor all Vietnam veterans," he said.

During his remarks, Vaspra explained that many veterans have been able to re-enter society, go to school, find a job, and raise a family, but their war experience never went away.

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