Reduced hours at Peru’s Convenience Service
By John T. Ryan
Peru – Up until a few days ago, Peru’s Barney Downs Road Convenience Station was open between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturdays and between noon and 4 p.m. on Tuesdays. As of April 1st, the Peru Station is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Tuesdays, five fewer hours weekly.
Clinton Country and Casella Waste Management negotiated the change after Casella reported losing approximately $350,000 annually on the county-wide convenience station operations. Usage declined over 50% between 2016 and late 2021. Casella estimated that only about 65 residents regularly use the Peru station. Under its 2016 with Clinton County, Casella could have closed the Champlain, Peru, Dannemora, Ellenburg and Altona stations. Ultimately, the parties compromised with three stations closing (Churubusco, Altona, and Dannemora) and hours reduced at others. County Legislator Francis Peryer said, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.”
Posted: April 8th, 2022 under County Government News, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.