RECYCLING RESOURCES
Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District is a proud partner with MassDEP, Recycle Smart, Beyond the Bin and The Green Team.
Visit www.recyclesmartma.org or https://recyclesmartma.org/beyond-the-bin-search/ for information on where and what can be recycled and recycling quizzes.
This resource provides statewide recycling information through MassDEP
The Green Team~ District Member since 2018
THE GREEN TEAM is an interactive educational program that empowers students and teachers to help the environment through waste reduction, recycling, composting, energy conservation and pollution prevention. Participating classes receive certificates of recognition and are eligible to win awards. Members include Youth Center Inc, which provides services for all Northern Berkshire county youths. Also included are Hoosac Valley Middle and High School which encompasses students in Adams, Cheshire and Savoy.
Linda Cernik, Program coordinator continues to raise awareness on the Green Team Imitative with a goal of having all schools in the district to become members
TIRE RECYCLING PROGRAMS
Offered in the towns of Adams, Windsor, Florida, Hancock all other district members can utilize Adams Tire Recycling Program. Tickets can be purchased at the Adams Town Hall
** Passenger Tires - $7.00
**19.5 Size Tires - $10.00
** Truck Tires - $22.00
** Small farm Tires - $32.00
**Large (rear) Farm Tires $ 77.00
E-WASTE ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
Offered in the towns of Cheshire, Hancock, Hinsdale, Savoy, Florida and Williamstown as well as special collection events. Also available at the Goodwill of the Berkshires, Computer related items through Dell Recycling Program.
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SWAP SHOP LOCATIONS
Leave something, Take Something...
the swap shop accepts household, yard, etc. items that can be diverted from the landfill and re-purposed. The swap shop is for items that may not be needed anymore in your home but may have a purpose in another. Re-use, Re-think and donate to your Transfer Stations community swap shop. You may find a treasure while browsing ! Before dropping off items for donation please see the Transfer Station attendant ,Thank you and Always think re-use.
All Swap shops are open same hours as the Transfer Station operations (See hours under Transfer/recycling Center)
Offered in the towns of Cheshire, Dalton, Florida, Hinsdale, Peru, Windsor & Savoy
BATTERIES AND LIGHTBULBS
(Universal Waste)
Sheds Are located in the towns of Adams, Cheshire, Dalton, Hinsdale, Peru, Williamstown & Windsor** This is a shared service for all members 14 member towns. Also, Thermometers and thermostats are accepted.
Click here for the proper handling of batteries and lightbulbs
Click Here for Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
TEXTILE RECYCLING
As of November 1st, Textile’s are no longer can be disposed in your household trash. (see link below for more locations of textile bins) Clothing Bins provided on site in the towns of Adams, Cheshire, Florida, Hancock, Hinsdale, Peru, Savoy, Windsor & Williamstown.
(check hours for your station)
View the Press Release regarding textiles here
***INFORMATION ON ACCEPTABLE ITEMS ***
BOOK RECYCLING
Town of Adams, Located at the Old Stone Mill)
PAINT RECYCLING
Available during special collection event
click here and here for info on how to properly dispose of latex paint
**Some paints are collected at HHW Events**
SCRAP METAL RECYCLING
Offered by all towns in the district (Clarksburg special collections only)
APPLIANCE RECYCLING PROGRAM
National Grid Appliance Recycling Program
located here
Recycle your old units and save energy, money and resources.
Mass Save Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling Program
No-cost removal plus a $75 rebate
click here for info
COMPOSTING EDUCATION
Williams college study on composting
https://ces.williams.edu/files/2021/01/composting-feasibility-final-report-MR-EDIT.pdf
https://www.coolwilliamstown.org/williamstown-composting-program
Home composting information from Second Chance Composting
C.H.A.R.M. stands for the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials
C.H.A.R.M info can be found here: https://recyclesmartma.org/beyond-the-bin-search/
*Contact Linda Cernik, director at NBSWMD to inquire about specific CHARM items accepted at your transfer station
Composting is easy!
to make compost, just follow these simple steps
Prepared by the
Massachusetts Department
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Tommy's Compost Service
Tommy's Compost Service is a local food waste pickup service that serves homes and businesses in the Berkshires. Mary, the owner of Tommy's Compost and Tommy's Mom, helps residents to recycle their food waste by providing them with a 5-gallon bucket that they then fill with any and all fruit, vegetable, grain, meat, or dairy food scraps. Customers can choose either weekly or bi-weekly pickup of their food waste, and Mary takes this food waste to a local farm for composting. This simple service provided by Tommy's Compost includes a lot of perks, including a free bag of compost twice a year, a simple reward program, and much more. It has never been simpler to compost- so check out Mary's service today by visiting TommysCompost.com or by contacting her at hello@tommyscompost.com or (413)-684-8144.
Service Areas: North, Central, and South Berkshire County.
NBSWD Towns Served for Curbside Food Waste Pickup: Adams, Cheshire, Hancock, Lanesboro, & Williamstown
MASSACHUSETTS COMPOSTING INFORMATION
Recycling Works MA
Food Waste Estimation Guide
http://recyclingworksma.com/food-waste-estimation-guide/
Compost Site and Technical Assistance
https://recyclingworksma.com/learn-more/compost-site-technical-assistance/
Complying with Organics Waste Ban
http://recyclingworksma.com/commercial-organics-waste-ban/
School Composting Sources
http://thegreenteam.org/library-curricla/
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/get-a-low-cost-compost-bin
Home Composting Information from Second Chance Composting
Why Home Composting
https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home
PROPANE RECYCLING
Instructions for recycling propane tanks
Do NOT put tanks containing gas in the trash. Visit AmeriGas and Blue Rhino website and enter your zip code to find a dealer to take back five-pound steel propane tanks, usually at no charge. Take to a municipal collection program, if available, or save for a household hazardous waste collection event, if offered. Search online for a company that will accept tanks for reuse. Scrap metal yards may also accept empty tanks.
Or Visit Recycle Smart for more information
PLEASE NOTE
NBSWMD does not endorse any of the vendors listed nor assume any liability for problems encountered with propane tank disposal/ recycling.
If you have questions please call Linda Cernik, NBSWMD 743-8208
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