The Franklin County Solid Waste District is planning to hold the 2021 household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, Sept. 25th at the Orange Transfer Station.
Residents and businesses must pre-register by September 17th. Online pre-registrations may be submitted at: www.franklincountywastedistrict.org/hazwasteday.html. Mail-in registration forms are available at participating town transfer stations and some Town Halls (while supplies last), and in local newspapers.
Covid protocols will be in place at the collection sites. Participants will be required to wear a mask, remain in their vehicle, and place all waste in the trunk, rear cargo area, or truck bed.
Participants will be assigned an appointment time to bring wastes to the collection; an appointment time and instructions will be provided by mail after registration is processed.
The collection is free for residents of most participating towns: Athol, Barre,* Bernardston, Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Conway, Deerfield, Erving, Gill, Hawley, Heath, Leverett, Montague, New Salem, Northfield, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Rowe, Royalston, Shelburne, Sunderland,* Warwick, Wendell, and Whately. (*Barre and Sunderland residents must pay to participate.) Space is limited.
Businesses located in any of the 26 participating towns may participate but must pay for disposal costs. For business registration information, call 413-772-2438.
This collection provides an opportunity to dispose of hazardous items that should not be put in the trash, such as oil-based paints, stains, thinners, household cleaners, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze, and other household chemicals. A more complete list of acceptable items is at: www.franklincountywastedistrict.org/hazwasteday.html.
Batteries and mercury-containing items such as fluorescent light bulbs, thermometers, and thermostats will not be accepted at this collection. These items, which may contain mercury or heavy metals, should never be put in trash or recycling. Fluorescent bulbs, including compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), some types of batteries, and mercury items are accepted at municipal transfer stations. Handle carefully and hand to attendant. In addition, fluorescent light bulbs are accepted at Lowe’s Stores (all types of fluorescents), and Home Depot (CFLs only).
For more information, visit www.franklincountywastedistrict.org, or contact the District at info@franklincountywastedistrict.org or (413) 772-2438. MA Relay for the hearing impaired: 711 or 1-800-439-2370 (TTY/TDD). The District is an equal opportunity provider.