Pittsfield Household Items Donation Pickup Day

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, in partnership with CMRK Inc., is hosting a Household Items Donation Pickup. 
 
On Friday, Dec. 22, CMRK will pick up designated household items at your curb for free.
 
To have your address included in the pickup list, you must schedule an appointment by visiting: https://www.bbbsfoundation.org/schedule-a-pickup/
 
The following items are acceptable for curbside pickup:
 
Clothing 
All clothing. All Sizes. All Seasons. Night clothes & robes. Shoes, Boots, Slippers, Sneakers. (All items packed securely in plastic bags).
 
Household items
ONLY: Knick knacks, Dishware, Glassware, Pots & pans, SMALL toaster ovens, Jewelry & accessories, Record
albums. Please pack responsibly, including wrapping & boxing all glassware/breakables. Boxes with covers are preferred.
 
Only those items listed as acceptable will be taken; drivers have instructions to leave items that do not meet packing requirements.
 
Books
Up to 3 small boxes, with covers preferred. 
 
No encyclopedia or magazines. 
 
DVDs
Each DVD needs to be in its case. Up to 3 boxes with covers required. No loose DVDs. No bags.
 
Small Toys 
Must fit easily in boxes-with covers preferred. No outside toys or riding toys, except for bicycles.
 
Musical Instruments 
Most accepted. No organs or pianos.
 
Art & Collectibles
Fine art prints, paintings, coins, jewelry, one of a kind items, sports memorabilia/ Call 339-832-7067 re: appraisal of items. No sharp objects of any kind.
 
Miscellaneous 
None
 
No furniture of any kind, mattresses, lamps or suitcases.

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Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects

PITTSFIELD, Mass.—; The City's Department of Public Services and Utilities sewer lining replacement project continues the week of Dec. 8.
 
The sewer lining will be replaced in several locations as outlined in the schedule below. This work includes lining aging sewer pipes to help prevent future breaks within the sewer line. There should be minimal to no impact on residential sewer lines during this work.
  • Dec. 8-10: Danforth Avenue (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • Dec. 11: Wahconah Street, between North Street and Seymour Street & Park Street between
  • Wahconah Street and Seymour Street (Overnight work-6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.)
    • During this time, Wahconah Street, from North Street to Seymour Street, and Park Street, from Wahconah Street to Seymour Street, will be closed to traffic. Residents and emergency vehicles will be allowed to enter and exit the street if necessary. For more information about this project, please contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339.
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