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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Parks Commission OKs Lessons at Pittsfield Pickleball Facility

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's pickleball culture is ramping up with classes at the Benedict Road courts.  

On Tuesday, the Parks Commission approved Michael Latini's request to offer pickleball lessons at the facility, which opened a couple of years ago

Certified instructor Michael Latini plans to offer one-hour lessons to beginner-to-advanced level players from August to November on Tuesdays.  

Latini has been a member of Berkshire Mountain Pickleball for eight years and was on the committee that helped erect the courts. He has seen the organization grow from around 100 people to about 400 people, and lives nearby, playing up to five times a week. 

"So I'm very passionate about pickleball," he explained. 

He traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to become a certified pickleball teacher, and is Berkshire County's USA Pickleball ambassador, which entails getting pickleball to grow and teaching people how to play. 

The sport has also positively impacted his health. 

"One of the benefits that I've had out of pickleball is I'm a Type 2 diabetic, and through pickleball, I've been able to get off insulin, which my doctor was thrilled about," Latini said. 

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