Casella Transfer Station Open for Residential Drop-Off

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.

Pittsfield Affordable Housing Initiatives Shine Light, Hope

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
07:08AM / Saturday, December 20, 2025

Housing Secretary Edward Augustus cuts the ribbon at The First on Thursday with housing officials and Mayor Peter Marchetti, state Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The holidays are here and several community members are celebrating it with the opening of two affordable housing initiatives. 

 

"This is a day to celebrate," Hearthway CEO Eileen Peltier said during the ribbon-cutting on Thursday. 

 

The celebration was for nearly 40 supportive permanent housing units; nine at "The First" located within the Zion Lutheran Church, and 28 on West Housatonic Street. A ceremony was held in the new Housing Resource Center on First Street, which was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. 

 

The apartments will be leased out by Hearthway, with ServiceNet as a partner. 

 

Prior to the ribbon-cutting, public officials and community resource personnel were able to tour the two new permanent supported housing projects — West Housatonic Apartments and The First Street Apartments and Housing Resource Center. 

 

The First Street location has nine studio apartments that are about 300 square feet and has a large community center. The West Housatonic Street location will have 28 studio units that range between 300 to 350 square feet. All units can be adapted to be ADA accessible. 

 

The West Housatonic location is still under construction with the hope to have it completed by the middle of January, said Chris Wilett, Hearthway development associate.