Kingston

Drop-off Recycling for Kingston

Kingston Transfer Station, Cranberry Rd.; 781-585-0510
Open Mon 12-7:45, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun 8-3:45
Available to all residents with a transfer station sticker

Resources

• KingstonTrash/Recycling Info:   Transfer Station  781-585-0510
• Kingston environmental programs  
• Hazardous Product Disposal      SSRC 781-329-8318
• Mercury Information - See below for local info
• Composting Info  Low Cost Backyard compost bins available locally
• 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
		Mail	napkins, tissues
		Newspaper, inserts	egg cartons
		Office paper	plastic bags
		Paper bags	styrofoam/ plastic packing material
		Paperboard boxes
	Preparation	Include	Exclude
Corrugated Cardboard	flatten	Cardboard with wavy middle layer	waxy coatings
			tape, strapping, staples
	remove non-cardboard material
			food, grease
	Preparation	Include	Exclude
Bottles,  Cans   and     Containers		beverage, food cans	paint cans
	rinse clean	aluminum trays	foil
		empty aerosol	large metal items
		cans	to scrap metal
		glass bottles	window glass
	remove caps	and jars ONLY	light bulbs
		all colors	cookware, tableward
			plastic caps, lids
	labels, neck rings	rigid plastic	styrofoam
	are ok	bottles	auto fluids
		labeled #1-7	plastic bags
			disposable diapers
	Preparation	Include	Exclude
Scrap Metal, White Goods	remove glass panes, fluids	appliances - fee	oil tanks, drums, propane tanks, batteries (see bottom of page)
		engines, exhaust systems - fee
	remove appliance doors	large metal items: bikes, grills, windows, etc.
	Preparation	Include	Exclude
Yard Waste	loose or in PAPER bags	leaves, grass clippings, garden waste	plastic bags
	Brush accepted 3rd Sat. of month from Apr.-Oct, 8 am-3 pm	wood chips , brush, logs 2-3" long, <6" thick	branches over 6" thick, stumps, vines
		finished compost available to residents!	construction or any other waste
		Include	Exclude
Carpet	Construction debris container, up to 36" wide- fee	tied or taped carpet rolls	loose rolls, wider than 36"
		Include	Exclude
Reusable	Salvation Army	clothing, shoes, linens, books	mattresses, electronics
		Include	Exclude
Redeemable Bottles and Cans	Bottle shed	beverage containers with a 5c deposit (carbonated, beer)	nonredeemable containers (non-carbonated beverages)
		proceeds benefit local youth orgs

TOO BAD TO TRASH: See attendant about the following non-disposable items:

Automotive	straight motor oil	car batteries	tires, auto engines - fee	all other fluids to HHW collection
Bulky, Demolition	no commercial waste	scrap wood cut to 3' lengths - fee	mattresses, carpet furniture, tubs -  fee	asphalt, brick, concrete
Electronics	computers, TVs - fee	Peripherals, stereos	Phones, copiers	rechargeable batteries
Mercury/ Hazardous	thermometers/ thermostats	fluorescent tubes, ballasts	propane tanks	oil based paint, etc. to HHW collection

Mercury Thermometer Swaps

Mercury is a heavy toxic silver liquid also found in thermostats, barometers and blood pressure cuffs.  It is illegal to dispose of mercury containing products in the trash.

 Bring your mercury thermometers and other mercury-containing items (excluding fluorescent tubes) to Kingston's HHW Collection or to the Highway Garage at 32 Evergreen St. during regular hours and receive a free digital thermometer or thermostat.

Quantities are limited, certain parameters apply. Sponsored by Covanta SEMASS.