Hanson
Drop-off Recycling for Hanson
Hanson Transfer Station
201 Franklin St.
Open Mon, Tues, Thurs-Sat 8:30-11:45 am, 1-5 pm
Vehicles must have a current transfer station sticker affixed, available to residents at the Treasurer/collector's office.
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Board of Health - 781-293-3138
- Transfer Station information
- Recycling Program
- Hazardous Product Disposal - SSRC, 781-329-8318
- Mercury Information - See bottom of page for local collection info
- Composting Info - Low Cost Backyard compost bins available in nearby towns
- General Recycling Info
The following items are banned by State regulation from disposal (310CMR 19.017) and are
TOO GOOD TO TRASH
| Material | Preparation | Include | Exclude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper, Paperboard | plastic "windows", labels, paper clips and staples are ok | Brochures | food-soiled paper |
| Cards | tissue paper | ||
| Catalogs, magazines | corrugated cardboard | ||
| Colored paper | milk/juice cartons | ||
| Phone/ paperback books | paper plates/ cups | ||
| remove wax paper, liners | Envelopes | paper towels | |
| napkins, tissues | |||
| Newspaper, inserts | egg cartons | ||
| Office paper | plastic bags | ||
| Paper bags | styrofoam/ plastic packing material | ||
| Paperboard boxes | |||
| Corrugated Cardboard | flatten | Cardboard wth wavy middle layer | waxy coatings |
| remove non-cardboard material | tape, strapping, staples | ||
| food, grease | |||
| Bottles, Cans and Containers | rinse clean | beverage, food cans | paint cans |
| foil | |||
| aluminum trays | windows, mirrors | ||
| remove caps and lids | light bulbs | ||
| empty aerosol cans | cookware, tableware | ||
| crush plastic bottles | glass bottles and jars, all colors | milk, juice cartons | |
| styrofoam | |||
| rigid plastic bottles and tubs labeled #1-7 | haz fluid containers | ||
| labels, neck rings are OK | plastic bags | ||
| disposable diapers | |||
| Scrap Metal, White Goods | remove glass panes, fluids | appliances - fee | oil tanks, drums, propane tanks, batteries (see bottom of page) |
| large metal items: bikes, grills, windows, etc. (no charge) | |||
| remove appliance doors | |||
| Redeemable Bottles and Cans | Bottle shed | beverage containers with a 5c deposit (carbonated, beer) | nonredeemable containers (non-carbonated beverages) |
| proceeds benefit local youth orgs | |||
| Yard Waste | loose or in PAPER bags | leaves, grass clippings, garden waste | plastic bags |
| brush, branches, stumps, vines, construction waste |
TOO BAD TO TRASH: See attendant about the following non-disposable items
| Automotive | straight motor oil 1st Sat. only | all other fluids to HHP collection | tires - fee | batteries to retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulky | Trip Ticket required, $10 | furniture, wood, rugs, etc, | max 3'L, 2' diam | no construction / demo waste |
| Electronics | computers, TVs - fee | Peripherals, audio-video equipment | Phones, copiers | rechargeable batteries |
| Mercury/ Hazardous | thermometers/ thermostats | fluorescent tubes | propane tanks | oil based paint, etc. to HHP collection |