Pittsfield Woman Estimates Weight of Styrofoam Bale, Wins Prize Package

During the  Open House, held by Pittsfield Charter Township on April 17, the Department of Utilities & Municipal Services held a “Guess the Weight Contest,” where contestants of all ages could place their best guess on the weight of a large Styrofoam bale, provided by Recycle Ann Arbor.  The prize — a recycling gift package — was sponsored by Republic Services, Inc.

Thirty-seven entries were submitted, with guesses that ranged from as low as 2 pounds to as high as 2,000 pounds. There was only one winner, however, whose guess was the closest to the correct weight of 182 pounds.

Pittsfield Township resident, Terri Rose, guessed “205 pounds, 10 ounces,” making her the winner of the recycling gift package. The prize included a Soho Green Paper Shredder, Republic Services travel mug, reams of recycled paper, his and hers hats, coloring books, pens, pencils, playing cards, toy trucks and more.

The UMS staff contacted Rose after the open house to advise her of her win.  

Pittsfield Township Supervisor Many Grewal presented Rose with the recycling gift package on Friday, April 22.  Those taking part in the gift presentation included Scott Cabauatan, Municipal Services Manager with Republic Services, Inc., and Craig Lyon, Director of Utilities & Municipal Services for Pittsfield Township.