EastBayRI.com « Mega Disposal

You are here: Home > 'Mega Disposal'

Mega Disposal

Latest

Barrington DPW union: Private trash pick-up has not saved town money

By Josh Bickford / January 30, 2013 / Government & Politics, News / No Comments

Barrington used to employ workers to pick up trash and recycling, but dropped the program about two years ago. The head of the Barrington DPW union says the town is not saving money with privatization of the service.

A few weeks back, Barrington Town Manager Peter DeAngelis offered some advice to officials in Bristol. He said it was time for that town to seriously consider privatizing its refuse and recycling collection, just as Barrington did about two years ago. Now the head of the Barrington Department of Public Works laborers’ union wants to [...]

Sign up for our Email Newsletter

For Email Newsletters you can trust
Recent Comments
- jaqdadi { Maybe you should have a talk with him and give... } – Letter: Hats off to Jeanne Smith on tolls
- jaqdadi { Well, if it was late fall i'd say he was... } – Long used car test drive leads to charges
- Patricia Silvia { When is he going to make an appearance instead of... } – Letter: Hats off to Jeanne Smith on tolls
- Joe Sousa { Booby Olivera is a nut and should seek help . } – Letter: Hats off to Jeanne Smith on tolls
- Patricia Silvia { According to the Fall River Herald, Sen DiPalma and Rep... } – No toll relief in House Finance budget
- Older »