Pellitteri Waste Systems begins new contracts for curbside waste & recycling collection in three Southern Wisconsin municipalities

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Pellitteri Waste Systems begins new contracts for curbside waste & recycling collection in three Southern Wisconsin municipalities

DANE COUNTY, Wis. (April 30, 2024) —  Pellitteri Waste Systems — Southern Wisconsin’s leading independent, family-owned and operated, waste and recycling service provider — started 2024 with three new municipal contracts, bringing the total local communities served by Pellitteri to 42 and more than 76,000 homes serviced weekly.

With the new contracts to serve the City of Monona, Village of Mount Horeb and Village of Poynette, Pellitteri added more than 8,100 new homes for curbside waste and recycling removal.

“As a local, family-owned and operated company, we earn our customers one at a time and are honored to be serving these new communities for their curbside waste removal,” Danielle Pellitteri, Pellitteri Vice President said.

For more information on trash and recycling programs for the NEW municipalities, please visit:

• City of Monona 
• Village of Mount Horeb
• Village of Poynette

New communities now benefit from Pellitteri’s expanded recycling list because of their ability to sort and process items for recycling that go above and beyond what is required by state law.

• Hot and cold paper cups
• Paper milk and juice cartons
• Metal pots and pans
• Shredded paper properly prepared in clear plastic bags (no larger than a basketball)
• Small metal appliances like toasters and blenders (no larger than a basketball, no batteries)
• Small metal plumbing fixtures, faucets, valves
• Aerosol cans (empty)

“We continue to invest in our infrastructure to provide a high level of recycling for the community as evidenced by our Material Recovery Facility at Kipp Street Station in Madison. We make sure that your recycling is actually being recycled,” David Pellitteri, Pellitteri Vice President said. “We have greater control over how your recyclables are used in addition to exceeding what is required to be recycled by the DNR.”

Along with the new contracts, Pellitteri also began servicing the Village of West Baraboo and Town of Oregon in 2023, and secured contract extensions for the City of Middleton, Town of Middleton, Town of Verona, Village of Fall River and Village of McFarland; all of which will continue to be served by Pellitteri for many years to come.

Pellitteri customers now have a new mobile app that allows users to set up collection day reminders and receive weather-related alerts. The Recycle Right Search Tool provides tips on how to dispose of specific items correctly. Download the app at pellitteri.com/RecycleRight or directly from the Apple and Google Play stores.

You can find more information on residential recycling in English here and Spanish here. You can also watch how your recycling gets sorted here. Want to become a Super Recycler? Watch these short recycling tip videos to become a recycling expert!

For more information, visit www.pellitteri.com.

About Pellitteri Waste Systems

Pellitteri Waste Systems is a Madison-based, family-owned and operated waste disposal and recycling company focused on providing needs-based solutions and outstanding customer service. Pellitteri has a proud tradition of service and community involvement and currently serves more than 76,000 households for waste and recycling collection throughout Southern Wisconsin. Pellitteri offers environmental leadership, stewardship, and innovation, as shown by their constant work to recycle better and more items at their local recycling facility. Pellitteri collects and processes millions of pounds of recycling to be made into new products each year and is a recipient of the 2023 Recycling Excellence Award from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Outstanding Achievement in Education Award from the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin, and the Business Friend of the Environment Award from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. Learn more at www.pellitteri.com/news.  

Fitchburg Chamber Visitor + Business Bureau Announces the “Bike the ‘Burg” Challenge for Summer 2024

For Immediate Release
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Contact: Angela Kinderman
angela@fitchburgchamber.com
608-288-8284
www.fitchburgchamber.com

FITCHBURG CHAMBER VISITOR + BUSINESS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE “BIKE THE ‘BURG” CHALLENGE FOR SUMMER 2024

Area cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the Fitchburg Chamber Visitor + Business Bureau’s 2024 Bike The ‘Burg Challenge! Participants will be challenged to bike a total of 150 miles (or more) during the summer of 2024. Keep track of your miles in apps like Strava, in an excel file or however you prefer. Participants can register for free! Cyclists can purchase a commemorative 2024 Bike the ‘Burg tee, with all proceeds going to Bike Fitchburg’s Bike Light Giveaway. Everyone registered will be entered into several drawings to win prizes from local businesses. The 2024 Bike The ‘Burg Challenge is sponsored by Fitchburg Family Pharmacy and SHINE Technologies.

“’The Burg’ is a wonderful place to ride and we are so fortunate to have this great infrastructure,” said Thad Schumacher, owner of Fitchburg Family Pharmacy. “We know the important role exercising plays for your health and since cycling is one of my passions, it is natural for us to sponsor the great event.”

“SHINE is excited to sponsor the Bike the ‘Burg Challenge once again this year. As a company dedicated to fostering a safer, healthier, and cleaner world, we’re honored to extend our mission to the community by supporting events like this,” said Jess Giffey, General Manager, SHINE Systems and Manufacturing. “Many of our Fitchburg-based employees are passionate cyclists who enjoy the beautiful trails throughout the year. We’re thrilled to host another community ride this summer and look forward to a safe and enjoyable season of cycling while celebrating the best of Fitchburg.”

Fitchburg has ideal access to some of Wisconsin’s finest bike trails and is home to three state trails and three local bike paths. The challenge encourages cyclists both new to the area, and those who are very familiar with biking in Dane County, to get on your bike and discover what makes Fitchburg a top destination for biking enthusiasts. With BCycle stations throughout the city, it’s now even easier to explore by bike!

For more information about the 2024 Bike The ‘Burg Challenge, please contact Angela Kinderman.

WHO:  Fitchburg Chamber Visitor + Business Bureau

WHAT: 2024 Bike The ‘Burg Challenge

WHEN: Summer 2024 (May-September)WHERE:  Fitchburg and Dane County, Wisconsin

MORE INFO: www.biketheburg.org

Madison Reading Project: Launching: Wisconsin’s First All-Accessible Free Book Bus

For Immediate Release
April 24, 2024

More Information:
Rowan Childs, (608) 347-7970
Rowan@madisonreadingproject.com

1337 Greenway Cross, Suite 186
Madison, WI  53713
www.madisonreadingproject.com

Launching: Wisconsin’s First All-Accessible Free Book Bus 

Madison Reading Project’s newest book bus  – the only all-accessible free book bus in Wisconsin – launches May 18 to begin a year-round mission of bringing free literacy programs to children.

Madison Reading Project invites the community to attend the official launch, Saturday May 18, 10:30 a.m. at the Kohl Center concourse at the UW Campus, welcomed by host Wisconsin Athletics. 

Tours of both Madison Reading Project buses and other mobile partners, including Madison School and Community Recreation, local libraries, and Bucky Badger, will be featured. Plus, free books for all children attending!

“Our new book bus is ADA-compliant with wide aisles and a wheelchair lift, is fully accessible to all children, caregivers– and virtually all are welcome to climb aboard and pick books to take home,” says Rowan Childs, founder and executive director. “This vehicle joins our current one which has been on the road for more than five years.

“This model of providing books to kids at no cost and meeting them where they are at works with our partners to help raise literacy rates of youth and build home libraries while removing barriers to access,” Childs adds.

Madison Reading Project is thrilled to have the funding campaign nearly completed, with the help of corporate donors, local foundations, and individuals sponsoring the newly expanded bus program. 

Junior League of Madison has generously donated to the campaign and is offering a $50K matching grant now through the end of May to help reach the goal. To make a matching donation, visit:

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/fillthebuscampaign/event/bookbuspalooza/

“A gift in any amount will help our staff and volunteers reach thousands of children with free books and literacy engagement across the greater Dane County area,” says Emily Wills, Madison Reading Project development director. “The new Reading Bus holds three times as many books as the current bus, allowing us to break last year’s record of 124,000 books given to 100,000 kids.” 

“We’re already making plans with schools, social services organizations, and our community partners to bring the new bus to schools, neighborhood centers, and community events all over Dane County,” adds Deirdre Steinmetz, programs and operations director. “We’re so grateful for the support we’ve received this far and are excited to get the bus on the road and reach more kids.”

Madison Junior League is thrilled to partner in literacy improvement efforts. “By supporting Madison Reading Project, our members are helping to inspire children to become better readers,” says Sarah Barnes, Junior League president. “We are proud to help!”

Chartered in 2014 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Madison Reading Project has given more than 500,000 books to children living in nine (9) South Central Wisconsin counties. Much of the giving is targeted to under-resourced families and children needing literacy support.

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MSCR & Madison Parks to Hold Hiring Fair

April 16, 2024

For Immediate Release

Contact: Laura Whitmore, Operations Manager, at lwhitmore@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3036 or Nicole Graper, MSCR Marketing Specialist, at ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us or call 608-204-3017

MSCR & Madison Parks to Hold Hiring Fair

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) and Madison Parks are holding a Hiring Fair on Wednesday, April 17 at Madison Parks, 330 E Lakeside Street, 4-8pm.

Stop in and learn more about the wide variety of jobs in arts and enrichment, camps, fitness, outdoor pursuits, sports, swimming and more. MSCR has a job for every interest – visit with the energetic staff and schedule an immediate interview for a position.  

MSCR has approximately 150 job openings to fill this summer.  Starting hourly wages vary $15-$18.

MSCR jobs offer leadership skills development, valuable teambuilding opportunities and recreation program management education. Build close relationships with co-workers and supervisors and have a blast teaching others the lifelong benefits of recreation. 

According to Laura Whitmore, MSCR Operations Manager,  “As part of the MSCR Team, our employees make a huge impact on the Madison community by sharing their own passions in recreation and the arts. We are proud of the fact that many people choose to work at MSCR serving our Madison community, to have fun all the while building their own skills through supported, targeted training and hands-on experience.”

To join the MSCR team, stop by the Hiring Fair on April 17 or visit mscr.org/jobs.

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider.  MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting.  Visit mscr.org for more information or call 608-204-3000.

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One Community Bank to Host First-Time Homebuyer Seminars

(April 2024) – One Community Bank is delighted to host a series of First-Time Homebuyer Seminars across South-Central Wisconsin this spring and summer. For those who are starting to explore the idea of home ownership, experts from OCB will provide details for each step in the home buying process and answer questions.

Read more here