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Town of Hancock

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TOWN OF Hancock

Transfer Station and Recycling Center

2441 Hancock Rd, Hancock, MA 01267

 

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday  6:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

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Phone: (413) 597-9882​

website

please contact Linda Cernik @ NBSWMD

413-743-8208 or lcernik@nbswmd.com

USEFUL INFO

*Paper & Cardboard (please break down cardboard boxes before recycling this helps maximize the space in the recycling Container)

*Plastic & Glass (please rinse out)

Additional shed on site specific for deposit cans & bottles donation to Hancock Elementary School

*Universal Waste Recycling Shed, lithium and rechargeable batteries, fluorescent tubes recycling, (This is a shared service for member town residents. The 7 sheds are located at the transfer stations in Adams, Cheshire, Dalton, Hinsdale, Peru, Williamstown and Windsor. Permit not required for Universal Waste.)  

*Tire Recycling Program

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

*Textile collection, CMRK textile Bin onsite. 

*Electronic Recycling offered year round

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

**Composting Earth Machines for Sale**

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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 collections events (please view under special collections events).

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

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CLICK HERE FOR THE RECYCLOPEDIA

This resource provides statewide recycling information through MassDEP

2025 in numbers

55 tons

PAPER, GLASS, PLASTIC & CANS

26 TONS

SCRAP METAL

7000 LBS

TEXTILE RECOVERY

5410 LBS

E-WASTE

Hancock was awarded a grand total of $2100 in grant money in 2025

275 households

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS SERVED BY MUNICIPAL PROGRAM

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