Pittsfield is long overdue for some reform on waste removal. While efforts to evolve the messy and costly status quo have proved unsuccessful over the last several years, it’s all the more imperative ...

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Wastequip’s Toter brand—a manufacturer of two-wheel waste, recycling and organics collection carts—has introduced a redesigned line of commercial-grade Atlas stationary ...

Grizzly bears unable to break into Wastequip subsidiary’s certified recycling and waste bins. Two Toter waste and recycling bins have been verified to withstand entry attempts by grizzly bears. Photo ...

Editor's note: This story was updated 11:55 a.m. Thursday to reflect the changes made by the city to the toter delivery schedule. PITTSFIELD — The first sign of the city's new garbage policy has hit ...