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Allrecyclables (paper, cardboard, bottles and cans) go in ONE container now! Turn a trash can into a recycling can with a Single stream Recycling sticker, available at the Board of Health office. Put nonrecyclable trash in a separate container.
To minimize disposal costs and comply with State regulations, setout by 7 am is required for municipal trash pickup.
If recycling is picked up before trash, you must leave bin at curb until rubbish is collected

The following items are banned by State regulation from disposal (310CMR19.017) and are

Material	Preparation	Include	Exclude
PAPER, CARDBOARD		Books - paperback, phone
		Brochures
	flatten, fold boxed	Cardboard, boxes	food - soiled paper
		Cards	drink cartons, cups
		Catalogs, magazines	egg cartons
	remove non-paper liners	Colored paper	tissue paper
		Envelopes-windows, labels OK	plastic bags
		Mail	waxy coatings
	put in recycling bin	Newspaper, inserts	packing material
		Office paper - staples, clips OK	soiled pizza boxes
		Paper bags
		Shredded paper in paper bags
BOTTLES, CANS & CONTAINERS		Glass bottles and jars	window glass
	rinse clean	Glass bottles and jars	tableware, cookware
	remove caps/lids	Beverage/ food cans	light bulbs
	labels, neck rings are OK	Aluminum trays/foil	large metal items
	put in recycling bin	Rigid plastic containers labeled #1-7	paint, aerosol cans
			auto fluid containers
			styrofoam, bags

BULKY, APPLIANCES	One item per week max	Mattresses/furniture, grills	propane tanks (see below)
BULKY, APPLIANCES	Call 1-800-659-1501 to schedule pickup	Stoves, refrigerators, scrap metal, etc.	TVs/ computers (see below)

YARD WASTE	bring loose or in paper bags to compost site at 171 Groveland St. Open alternate Saturdays, 9-2, Apr 10-Nov 20, 2010	leaves, grass, twigs	no plastic bags or anything else

Automotive	Electronics	Other Hazardous
Fluids: click here		Propane tanks to compost site (see "Yard Waste" above); $3 fee on site
Tires: click here	Computers, TVs require a $10 voucher from Board Of Health or click here	Oil paint and stains, non-alkaline batteries to Household Hazardous Products collection
Auto batteries: click here	Peripherals, stereos, VCRs, phones, faxes, copiers (n/c)	Mercury containing items, including fluorescent tubes: bring to BOH during business hours (see below)

Mercury is a heavy toxic silver liquid also found in thermostats, barometers and blood pressure cuffs, as well as in fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs.
It is now illegal to dispose of mercury added products in the trash
Bring your mercury added products to Abington's Board of Health office during regular business hours. A thermometer or thermostat qualifies you to receive a free digital thermometer.
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