 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. |
