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Chester to switch trash contractor to Casella and builds new public-works facility with ARPA funds
Summary
Receiver Vijay Kapoor said the city will transition garbage service to Casella in January with contract savings, and that ARPA-funded construction on a new public-works building is underway; he noted the city also acquired a bucket truck to reduce outsourcing.
The city of Chester will transition to Casella as its garbage provider beginning in January, Receiver Vijay Kapoor told MRAC members on Nov. 25, saying the contract produced cost savings though officials expect initial bumps during the changeover.
Kapoor also highlighted construction of a new public-works building financed with ARPA dollars and described it as one of the largest municipal construction projects in recent city history; he said the facility is being tracked closely with project-management tools and will improve equipment storage and staff facilities. Kapoor noted the city recently took possession of a bucket truck—its first since 2002—which will allow more work to be performed in-house and reduce contracted costs for tasks such as changing street lights and trimming large branches.
What to watch: Officials said residents should watch for transition notices about collection timing and service procedures as the switch to Casella approaches. The public-works project timeline and procurement milestones will be monitored by city staff and contractors.
Next steps: Transitional communications about the trash contract will be issued ahead of the January start; public-works construction continues and will be reported item by item on the receiver’s oversight materials.
