Franklin county solid waste district is planning to hold the 2022 household hazardous waste collection on saturday, september 24th at gcc main campus and the orange transfer station.
Residents and businesses must pre-register by september 16th. Online pre-registration for the 2022 collection will begin in mid-august, at: franklincountywastedistrict.org/hazardous-waste. Mail-in registration forms will be available in late august in local newspapers, and at town halls, while supplies last.
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.
Sunderland residents must pay to participate in the 2022 collection. Businesses 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 leftover oil-based paints, stains, thinners, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze, household cleaners, and other household chemicals. A more complete list of acceptable items is at: franklincountywastedistrict.org/hazardous-waste
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 the district’s regional hazardous waste “super sites” and at greenfield transfer station; fees may apply. Handle carefully and hand to transfer station attendant. In addition, fluorescent light bulbs are accepted free of charge at lowe’s stores (all types of fluorescents), and home depot (cfls only).
For more information visit franklincountywastedistrict.org/hazardous-waste or contact the district at info@franklincountywastedistrict.org, (413) 772-2438. Ma relay for the hearing impaired: 711 or 1-800-439-2370 (tty/tdd). The district is an equal opportunity provider.
