District Heat rates are going up with possible changes to Yard Waste Site stickers and recycling bins in 2026. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities board received the update on District Heat, Solid Waste, and Wastewater budgets at their … [Read more...]
Solid Waste Fees Going Up in 2023 for BPU Customers
Solid waste fees will be going up in 2023 for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers. The BPU Board approved the rate increase for residential and some commercial customers. BPU General Manager Dave Leathers said some expenses in solid … [Read more...]
BPU to Change Recycle Schedule, Shifting to ‘Single Commodity Pickup Starting Sept. 1
JAMESTOWN - Citing recent challenges with the recycling market, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities on Monday said it will begin picking up five different categories of recyclables, beginning Sept. 1. BPU officials sent out a media release … [Read more...]
Comptrollers Audit Finds Lack of Policy and Oversight with BPU Energy Efficiency, Recycling Programs
JAMESTOWN - A recent audit by the State Comptroller’s office has found the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities did not adopt adequate written policies or procedures and management did not provide sufficient oversight regarding the BPU's Energy … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Considering 5 Percent Increase in Garbage Fees for 2015
JAMESTOWN - The Post-Journal is reporting this morning that Jamestown residents may see an increase in garbage rates starting in 2015. According to the article, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities held a work session on Monday and discussed … [Read more...]
Resident Voices Concern Over BPU Recycling Credit Program
JAMESTOWN - A city resident says the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' recently introduced Residential Recycling Credit Program is flawed and as a result could open the city up to ta class action lawsuit. Jamestown resident Guinn Anderson spoke … [Read more...]
Residents will Receive New BPU Recycling Bins Starting this Week
Specially equipped bins will allow BPU to offer monthly $10 credit to residents that recycle JAMESTOWN - Residents who get their garbage picked up by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be getting special new recycling bins starting this … [Read more...]
