Greenwich’s recycling vendor, City Carting, does take the black takeout containers. Continue Reading →
Yes, That Stack of Black Takeout Containers Can Be Recycled in Greenwich
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Patrick Collins
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How to Have a Successful Experience at Holly Hill Transfer Station in the Time of COVID-19
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With beaches, parks and school fields closed. And with movies, restaurants, schools and no-essential businesses closed, residents flocked to the Holly Hill Transfer Station on Tuesday. The dump is set up to provide social distancing, not to inconvenience residents. Respect social distancing and efforts of staff trying to move people through efficiently. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Fred Camillo, Holly Hill Resource Recovery Station, Patrick Collins, recycling
Diving Into Pay As You Throw Proposal for Municipal Solid Waste in Greenwich
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On Monday a workshop format meeting in First Selectman Camillo’s office included discussion on Pay As You Throw. There was discussion of unintended consequences and the possibility of instituting tipping fees for residents and private haulers instead. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Amy Siebert, Ben Branyan, DEEP, Fred Camillo, Patrick Collins, Waste Zero Inc
First Selectman’s Proposed 20-21 Budget: What’s Cut? What’s Funded?
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Cuts include police directing traffic on Greenwich Avenue. New would be “Pay As You Throw” at the dump. Residents would not have to pay to to recycle, but would be required to purchase special bags for their trash at local retailers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Cardinal Field, Cardinal Stadium, Central Middle School, Dept of Public Works, Dorothy Hamill Rink
The First Congregational Church of Old Greenwich Announces New Senior Pastor
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“I am particularly excited to take on this role as we enter into the busy season of Advent and I encourage everyone to explore all the activities, programs and services planned at First Church.” – Patrick Collins Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Patrick Collins, The First Congregational Church of Old Greenwich
Tesei Addresses Tipping Fees and Enforcement at Holly Hill
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What do you think would be the ramifications of tipping fees at Holly Hill, aka the dump? Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Patrick Collins, Peter Tesei, single stream recycling, waste disposal
Plastic Bag Ban is Almost Here; New Plastic Bag Bin Added to Holly Hill
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The plastic bag ordinance goes into effect on Sept 12. Businesses who have a supply of plastic bags they haven’t used up can apply for an exemption. A reusable bag drive is being planned and reusable bags are begin discounted at one local grocery store. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Government, Health, City Carting, Pat Sesto, Patrick Collins, plastic bags
New Greenwich Recycling Rules: What You Need to Know
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The most important changes are that plastic bags, shredded paper, and styrofoam are no longer be accepted into single stream. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Holly Hill, Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility, Patrick Collins, recycling, single stream recycling
NEW: Household Hazardous Waste Day, May 6, to Include All Types of Paint
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The Town of Greenwich will hold a collection for Household Hazardous Waste on Saturday, May 7, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Island Beach parking lot. New this year: All types of paint will be accepted — oil and latex! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Volunteering, Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board, Household Hazardous Waste Disposal, Nichole Tomczyk, Patrick Collins, Sally Davies
GFP Top Stories of the Week: Feb 27-March 5, 2017
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As February turned to March, news was dominated by Greenwich High School. The police initiated a traffic enforcement campaign. The Diversity Awareness Club held their annual diversity week, and there was a student protest at Greenwich High School. The Greenwich Police promoted two of their finest. A house in Milbrook came on the market, garnering much interest. Continue Reading →