Northern Berkshire Waste District Finalizes Casella AgreementThe district previously held a contract with Republic Services and recently went out to bid for a new contract. Casella Waste Management purchased some assets of Republic in 2019. Two Local Green Teams Recognized by StateYouth Center Inc. and Hoosac Valley Middle and High School were the only two programs in Berkshire County to win a prize for their participation. Both programs are getting support from the Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District. Youth Center Green Team Make Recycling OrnamentsThe Green Team is a state educational program designed to empower students and teachers to help the environment through waste reduction, recycling, composting, energy conservation and pollution prevention. Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Mulls Possible ExpansionThe possible inclusion of North Adams and Dalton would be especially convenient this year as both municipalities' solid waste contracts expire on June 30, the same date as the district's. North Adams and Dalton Look to Join Solid Waste DistrictCernik said she also held a meeting with representatives from Dalton who are interested in joining the district as well. Solid Waste District Considers Accepting North AdamsWilliamstown representative Tim Kaiser told the commission Thursday that he and program director Linda Cernik have met with city officials about re-entering the district. |
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