ANNUAL STICKERS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE RECYCLING CENTER AND SWAP SHED
FEES APPLY FOR SOME HARD-TO-MANAGE MATERIALS
Do not leave any items when we are closed.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
CALL 413- 477-0941 |
LOCATION: 2011 Barre Road, Rt. 32, Wheelwright, MA 01094
HOURS: Saturdays, 8 am - Noon & Wednesdays, 9 am - 11 am
FEES: $25 for fiscal year beginning July 1 for Hardwick residents;
$80 annually for non-Hardwick residents.
Stickers Required.
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| MATERIAL |
WHAT TO RECYCLE |
HOW TO PREPARE |
UNACCEPTABLE |
| MIXED PAPER & CARDBOARD |
Mixed paper and cardboard
(If it tears, it's recyclable) |
Must be dry. Bring to appropriate container. Flatten boxes. |
No wallpaper, metallic wrapping paper, tissue, wax paper, and no dirt, grease, food particles. |
| CO-MINGLED CONTAINERS |
Plastics #1-7
Metal and aluminum food cans and trays |
Rinse clean. Labels may be left on.
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No paint or petroleum product containers. No plastic bags, plastic wrappings, six-pack rings, styrofoam trays or cups.
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| GLASS |
Food and beverage jars, bottles. |
Rinse clean. Remove tops. Labels may be left on. |
No window glass, dishes, glasses, pyrex, ceramics, light bulbs. |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
Waste motor oil - free
Car batteries
- free
Car tires
- $2
Tractor tires -
$17.50
Oil Filters
- $1 |
Waste oil in quart or gallon containers tightly capped. Bring to garage. |
No mixing anti-freeze, gas, water or other material with oil that is used to heat the highway barn. Empty and full petroleum product containers other than motor oil not accepted. North Brookfield offers regional hazardous waste collection days. |
| FLUORESCENT BULBS, MERCURY THERMOMETERS |
Greater than 2 feet long $1
Less than 2 feet, bulbs $0.50 |
Handle carefully to avoid breakage |
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| SCRAP METAL |
Large and small items including a bicycle, lawnmower, snow blower, rototiller, LP tank any size, stove, washer/dryer, residential water heater, aluminum sheds, car parts, farm implements. |
For power equipment drain gasoline. LP tanks must be empty. |
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| ELECTRONICS |
Computer monitor, hard drive - $10
Small TV - $10 Large TV - $25
Copy machine small - $10
Copy machine large - $25
Refrigerator, freezer (detach doors) - $10
Large Dehumidifier with Freon - $15
Small Dehumidifier with Freon - $10
Air conditioner - $10
Printer, scanner, fax machine, VCR, DVD player - $5
Small video game - $3
Telephone, answering machine - $2
Microwave - $10
Printer cartridges - free
Cell Phones - free
Non-alkaline batteries - free |
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Alkaline batteries should be put in with household trash according to the DEP |
| REDEMPTION CONTAINERS |
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Rinse clean. |
Funds donated to non-profit groups. |
| CLOTHING, TEXTILES & SHOES |
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Items must be dry and in tied plastic bags. Place in Planet Aid yellow bins anytime |
Use 13 gallon size bags or smaller. Larger bags do not fit and should not be put outside the container. |
| COMPOSTABLE ORGANICS |
Not accepted on site |
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Earth Machines for sale for $30. |
| SWAP SHED |
Most any clean, usable items, i.e., books, tools, construction material, games, good clean clothing, household items, etc. |
See attendant before leaving any items. |
Nothing broken. Must be in working condition. No mattresses or upholstered furniture, car seats, suitcases, skis, and large plastic toys/items. |
BULK WASTE COLLECTIONS ARE HELD AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND FEES ARE CHARGED TO COVER EXPENSES.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 413- 477-0941 |
