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TOWN OF CHESHIRE

Transfer Station and Recycling Center

8 Main St. Cheshire, MA 01225

 

Hours of Operation

Monday Closed

Wednesday - 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Friday - 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Saturday - 8:00am to 4:00pm

 

Phone: (413) 743-1690, ext. 110

website 

please contact Linda Cernik @ NBSWMD

413-743-8208 or lcernik@nbswmd.com

USEFUL INFO

*Paper & Cardboard compactor will be on site mid summer (For now, please continue breaking down cardboard boxes before recycling this helps maximize the space in the recycling Container.)

*Plastic & Glass (please rinse out),

*Lions Club Trailer for cans & bottles with deposit (donation to various Non Profit Organizations)

*Tire Recycling program (Tire Tickets can purchased through the treasurer at  the Adams Town Hall)

*Grass & Leaf composting, Household Brush (limited quantities accepted, No Stumps!),

*Electronic Recycling year round

*Scrap Metal (White Goods, please remove doors from Refrigerators)

*Bulky Household items (recycled when possible)

*Textile clothing Bin

*Organics, Food Waste & Composting

*Universal Waste Recycling Shed (lightbulbs& batteries).

*Mattress recycling hub offer through the town of Dalton, click here​ for info

*CHARM material can be dropped off for recycling at the town of Cheshire's Transfer Station, all except tires.

*NEW 2026 Swap Shop open year-round, see attendant before dropping items! Find a treasure and leave a treasure.

*What is C.H.A.R.M, click here to find out.

**Composting Earth Machines for Sale**

**Food waste organics collected for composting**

CLICK HERE FOR COMPOSTING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS & HOME COMPOSTING EARTH MACHINES FOR SALE

CLICK HERE FOR THE RECYCLOPEDIA

This resource provides statewide recycling information through MassDEP

 

Please review Town’s Web site for details on permit & additional costs or any changes in services.

 

Residents are eligible to utilize the Districts special collection events (please view under special collections events).

2025 in numbers

81 tons

PAPER, GLASS, PLASTIC & CANS

44 TONS

SCRAP METAL

25,120 LBS

TEXTILE RECOVERY

5440 LBS

E-WASTE

The Town of Cheshire was awarded a grand total of $3960 in grant money in 2025
Equipment drop off grant awarded for Swap Shop $6000

610 households

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS SERVED BY MUNICIPAL PROGRAM

4.5 tons

ORGANICS FOOD WASTE

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