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Chester begins new trash contract; city warns residents about recycling contamination and new toters
Summary
As Chester's new trash hauler began service the first week of the year, the city's public works director told residents that recycling and trash collection will change: a new blue-lid 64-gallon toter is for recycling only, contaminated bins may be refused in future, and residents may buy extra trash cans if needed.
Chester — The City of Chester's new trash hauler began collections in early January, and the city's Director of Public Works briefed the council and residents at the Jan. 5 reorganization meeting on what to expect during the transition.
The director said the new hauler is operating with a different fleet and that, during the early transition, residents may see mixed collection patterns as crews and routes adjust. The city distributed new blue-lid recycling toters (approximately 64 gallons) and notified residents that those toters are designated for recycling only.
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