On Saturdays between 7:00am and 12:00 noon alone, Holly Hill averages 1,600 to 1,700 vehicles. Arrive between 7:00am and 1030am to avoid the queue. Continue Reading →
Loving Holly Hill: Avoid the Saturday Queue by Arriving Early
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KALB & MOSS: More Increases to Your Trash Bill, with Little to Show for It
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“The bottom line – to get people to reduce the amount of trash they are throwing away we must appeal to their self-interest. We need a metered service for trash, just as we have a metered service for electricity, water, and gas. People don’t waste these services because they are charged by the kilowatt hour, the liter, or the cubic meter.” – Scott Kalb and Cheryl Moss Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Cheryl Moss, Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility, municipal solid waste, Pay as You Throw, recycling, Scott Kalb, tipping fees
AG Tong Sues Reynolds over Non-Recyclable Hefty “Recycling” Trash Bags
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Attorney General William Tong on Tuesday sued Reynolds Consumer Products for violations of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, claiming the company falsely and deceptively marketed Hefty “Recycling Bags” despite full knowledge that their bags were incompatible with recycling facilities in Connecticut. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, recycling, Reynolds Consumer Products, William Tong
Increases to Dump Fees Discussed at Selectmen Meeting
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The committee noted there was a lack of enforcement at the dump, which has led to complaints, lost revenue and operational inefficiencies. One suggestion is a $10 fee to enter the dump without a permit. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, First Selectman's Waste Management Committee, Holly Hill Resource Recovery, recycling, tipping fees
Commercial Hauler Tonnage Down Nearly a Third Since Tipping Fees; Triple Anticipated Residential Permits Sold
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During comments preceding a vote on extending the sunset clause for tip fees and resident permit fees at the dump, it was reported that commercial hauler tonnage had dropped by a third since tipping fees were introduced. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, haulers, Holly Hill, municipal solid waste, recycling, resident permit, tipping fee
Merry, Bright and Waste Free Holidays
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Merry, Bright and Waste Free HolidaysSubmitted by Julie DesChamps, founder of Waste Free Greenwich [email protected]
‘Tis the season for joy, traditions, celebration… and waste! Every year, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, Americans generate one million extra tons of trash than the rest of the year. Bah humbug! Follow these top 10 tips to reduce waste for holiday meals and decking the halls for a merry, bright and waste free holiday season. 1) Plan mindfully. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, composting, food scrap recycling, recycling, styrofoam, Waste Free Greenwich
Extended Hours at the Dump Announced for Aug 15 and 22
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The book swap remains closed, but a drop off bin has been set up for people to donate books. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Holly Hill, municipal solid waste, recycling, the dump, Topical Storm Isaias
RTM Votes to Implement Tipping Fees at Town Dump; Kills Pay As You Throw
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Town administration will determine the timing for implementation of tipping fees. Residential and commercial customers can expect the rates local haulers charge to increase. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Beth MacGillivray, Cheryl Moss, DEEP, Fred Camillo, haulers, Henry Orphys, Holly Hill
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
Board of Selectmen: PAYT Pulled, Sick Raccoons at Beach, Chimes Building Gift
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Pay As you Throw was withdrawn from the agenda. Other agenda items included sick raccoons at Greenwich Point, and a generous gift of $200,000 to restore the chimes in the Chimes Building in honor of Emily Fedorko. Continue Reading →