Worcester DPW Commissioner John Westerling on Trash, Litter, and Zero Waste Plans

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WORCESTER, MA-Worcester’s Department of Public Works Commissioner, John Westerling, joined the Talk of the Commonwealth for an in-depth look at the city’s intensified war on trash and litter.

One major step that’s already proven popular: Worcester waived all fees at the city’s bulk drop-off center for August — and residents have filled every available slot. “We’ve got 450 miles of roadway, which means we’ve got over 900 miles of curb line, and that’s very difficult for any one or two or six departments to handle,” Westerling explained, noting this “all hands on deck” approach has been a massive undertaking for the city…

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