As of November 1, 2022, there are new state regulations that ban the disposal of textiles in the trash. According to the state press release, textiles “represent an important opportunity for Massachusetts to reduce the waste stream and capture valuable resources. “ Each year, Massachusetts throws out more than 200,000 tons of textiles in the trash. This includes old clothing,
Read moreFolks, the Owl is waaaaaaay behind on event listings, postings, charitable giving and everything else. So, this post is a hat trick of calendar mentions so that I can actually swan off to my other day job, also known as the WFTA. If you have sent a calendar list/event mention to the Owl more than a few days ago and
Read moreMany Westonians who have used Weston Transfer Station facilities recently have noticed the absence of Steve Schertzer who has worked for the Town for 15 years. Over the last week, chatter on the community page has revealed that Steve has been suffering from major medical issues, and a Weston resident has organized a fundraising page on his behalf. According to
Read moreDid you know a group of owls is called a “parliament”? In the case of the Weston Owl, a Parliament is a guest post on this page. The following has been guest-written by town resident Ann Wiedie. Starting on October 1, the Weston Transfer Station will implement the new Pay As You Throw (PAYT) system, replacing fixed price stickers. This change
Read moreThe Swap Shed at the Transfer Station re-opened this past Saturday, September 18, for the first time since April 2020. It is, as they say, “under new management.” Rather than town transfer station employees keeping an eye on the comings and goings, the Swap Shed is now entirely volunteer-run, much like other towns in the area including Lincoln and Arlington.
Read moreYes, you read that correctly: it’s the GRAND reopening of the Swap Shed. Only in Weston would it have such a lead-up…but probably only in Weston do we have the frequently-upper-shelf goods that frequently appear there. Personally, I love the pianos and the outdoor furniture–and the bicycles and skis. Good times are back, Weston! Gosh, I hope there is a
Read moreGot leaves? Branches? A pick-up truck? For two more Saturdays this spring, you can drop off all of your tree’s leavings at Leaftopia (Merriam Street brush dump) on Conservation land across from the Community Gardens. You must have a valid recycling or Transfer Station sticker. You must also be polite to Steve who spends a lot of time there. There
Read moreWeston residents have taken to Facebook to worry over impending changes at the Transfer Station to a Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) model. A rally cry of “give me my free sofa chucking or give me death” may have recently been overheard. Bulky waste fees are planned to go into effect on May 1, 2021, and Pay As You Throw fully implemented in
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