Corrections

There are several corrections and additions to the “Where does it all go?” series, and the articles have now been updated.

“Part 2: Trash”

• The new trash compactor on order is not replacing the so-called commercial hopper, which will remain in operation for bulky items that are appropriate for the regular trash (though residents will have to ask a DPW attendant to unlock the container gate). A third trash compactor will be installed in a new location.

“Part 3: Recycling beyond single-stream”

• Soiled regular pizza boxes are not accepted in the compost, though compostable pizza boxes are.
• The cost to buy a home composting bin from the DPW is $25, not $60.
• Bay State textiles has one bin at the transfer station, not two.
• A section on batteries, deposit bottles, and lightbulbs has been added.

Coming soon: “Part 4: Beyond the transfer station.”