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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Hinsdale OKs Police Department Audit After Fatal Shooting

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

HINSDALE, Mass. — The town has approved $25,000 for an administrative review of the police department, more than two months after police fatally shot 27-year-old Biagio Kauvil during a mental health crisis. 

Town Administrator Robert Graves said the shooting on Jan. 7 is not the only focus of the audit, and it will be several months before the Select Board receives a final report. 

During a special town meeting on March 11, an article appropriating $25,000 from free cash for an independent consultant to conduct a professional evaluation and audit of the Town's Police Department was approved. The audit includes a review of the department's policies, protocols, operations, and procedures, and concludes with a written report. 

"The Berkshire County District Attorney's Office and Massachusetts State Police are investigating the shooting, and we await their conclusions.  As we look to move forward, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, our insurance company (MIIA/Cabot Risk), and our legal counsel have recommended that the town hire an independent law enforcement consultant or firm to conduct a comprehensive administrative review of our police operation," Graves wrote in an email to iBerkshires on Friday. 

"This event is not their focus; they will assess the overall operation. We want a written assessment of our police operation's strengths and weaknesses to help Hinsdale make future changes and improvements." 

He said after completing the procurement process and signing a contract with a reputable consultant or business, it will most likely be several months before the Select Board receives the final report. 

"Still, it will help the town and police department move forward," Graves wrote. 

Last weekend, family and friends of Kauvil stood in Park Square asking for justice. A flier for the standout reads "Biagio was killed by police while experiencing a mental health crisis. Now, over seven weeks later, authorities have not yet provided any updates.

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