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MassRecycle Conference & Trade Show
In the summer of 2023, the Tough Stuff Recycling team participated in the annual MassRecycle Conference and Trade Show.
Massachusetts State House
In the spring of 2023, our CEO, Mike Gurnee, along with our Director of Business Development, Rodney Clara, visited the Massachusetts State House to meet with the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
An Xtraordinary Community
On September 11, Tough Stuff Recycling took part in Pittfield’s Xtraordinary Day of Service hosted by Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity and Berkshire Bank, a heartwarming day of community unity and transformation in Berkshire County. Residents and volunteers came...
Employee Spotlight: Tashiana | Customer Service Superstar
When Tashiana joined Tough Stuff Recycling, little did she know that her journey would lead her to become an integral part of the company's success. As a Customer Service Manager, just a few of Tashiana’s responsibilities include managing customer inquiries,...
Upcoming Event: The Xtraordinary Day of Service
Attention Pittsfield! Tough Stuff Recycling, Habitat for Humanity, and Berkshire Bank are collaborating to help Pittsfield residents have a financially, environmentally, and socially responsible solution to mattress recycling to reduce illegal mattress dumping in and...
Kushmerek Connection
In this podcast, State Representative Michael Kushmerek interviews local guests who aim to make a positive impact in the community. Our Director of Business Development, Rodney, recently joined Michael Kushmerek to discuss a modern take on recycling and sustainability...
Employee Spotlight: Rosemary | Driving Growth and Making a Difference at Tough Stuff Recycling
Tough Stuff Recycling - TSR, Operations Manager Rosemary started out as a temporary employee, Rosemary's dedication and enthusiasm propelled her to become an integral part of TSR’s success. As the Operations Manager, she oversees the entire operations in Massachusetts...
How to Responsibly “DIY” Recycle Your Mattress
DIY mattress recycling - what does that really mean? What are the necessary steps in the process? What are your goals in ‘doing it yourself’? ? Whether you’re trying to protect the environment, or just trying to avoid a landfill ban, there are a couple of different...
The Mattress Menace: Identifying Bed Bugs and Taking Action Against Infestations
Many of us cringe when we hear the mention of bedbugs. We look around, scratch our arms, and feel like something is crawling on us, near us, or around us. This is only a natural response as we have all been conditioned to believe that bed bugs are creepy crawlers -...