The following items are banned from disposal in Massachusetts. This means they are handled in a special way and cannot be put out with the regular trash.
Automobile Oil
Car Batteries
Construction & Demolition Debris
Glass, Metal & Plastic Containers
Florescent Lights
Thermometers
Hearing Aid Batteries
Rechargeble Batteries
Household Appliances
Leaf & Yard Waste
Paper & Cardboard
Propane Tanks
Tires
TV's & Computers
Disposal Options for These Items
ITEM |
Curbside Recycling Pickup |
Bring to DPW Drop-off Center |
Call Private Hauler |
Bring to Retailer |
Automobile Oil |
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X |
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X |
Automobile Batteries |
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X |
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X |
Construction Debris |
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X |
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Containers |
X |
X |
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Florescent Bulbs & Thermometers |
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X |
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Hearing Aid & Rechargeable Batteries |
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X |
|
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Household Appliances |
X |
|
|
X |
Leaf & Yard Waste |
X |
|
|
|
Paper & Cardboard |
X |
X |
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Propane Tanks |
|
X |
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Tires |
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X ($2 cost each) |
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TV's & Computers |
X |
X |
X |
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DPW Drop-Off Center
1 Auburn Street (Off Hampshire Street)
Open 2nd & 4th Saturdays from May through October
8:00 AM to Noon
For More Information, call Trash & Recycling at: 978-620-3310
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