Town of Wakefield Automated Trash Collection Single Stream Recycling Bulky Items White Goods Yard Waste CRTs TVs Town of Wakefield Department of Public Works Town Hall 1 Lafayette Street Wakefield, MA 01880 Remember: REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE... 1 Lafayette Street Wakefield, MA 01880 781-246-6301, ext. 4120 www.wakefield.ma.us/public-works
Town of Wakefield Automated Refuse Collection The automated barrels must be used in order for trash to be collected. Additional information is available on the DPW web page on the Town of Wakefield website www.wakefield.ma.us/public-works. Questions can be directed to the Wakefield DPW at 781-246-6301 ext. 4120 or via email DPW@wakefield.ma.us Single Stream Manual Recycling The Town has an every-other-week single stream manual recycling program that is designated as red and blue weeks. Recycling materials are combined in the same container without sorting. Residents can use a trash barrel or their existing recycling container. Barrels used for recycling must be clearly marked with a recycling sticker. Stickers can be obtained, free of charge, at the Wakefield DPW office at the Town Hall, 1 Lafayette Street. Refuse Container Damage Issues The blue containers provided have a ten-year warranty and are repaired by the company as long as it is normal wear and tear. If you have any of the following issues, please contact the DPW at 781-246-6301, ext. 4120, or dpw@wakefield.ma.us Cracked container Lid issues Wheel issues The DPW will make arrangements to have the container repaired. Town of Wakefield Automated Trash Collection Program The Town of Wakefield implemented an automated refuse trash collection program on September 29, 2014. This automated system helps to increase recycling rates, improve operations and the environment, reduce the cost of refuse collection and disposal, and provide for a clean community. This is a FREE trash collection program for four family residences or less. Each household received one refuse container from the town; legal 2, 3, and 4 family households that currently receive Town refuse collection received one refuse container for each legal unit. Residents have the opportunity to buy special event bags at a cost of $10 for five (5) bags for large amounts of trash after a barbecue, holiday or party. Information is provided in this pamphlet. Each container has a serial number allowing them to be tracked if lost or stolen. DPW personnel have recorded each container number, along with the name and address of the resident. Instructions as to placement at curbside is provided in this booklet. Single Stream Manual Recycling The single stream manual curbside recycling program began July 1st, 2014. The recycling program is an every-other week program. Residents use their existing recycling containers or a trash barrel with a recycling sticker. Stickers are available at Town Hall at no cost. The recycling program allows all materials to be placed in the same container; residents will not need to separate cans, bottles, plastics, paper, cardboard, etc. This will help increase recycling at curbside. There is no limit to the number of recycling containers that can be put out during the designated week. Contact the DPW at 781-246-6301, ext. 4120, or email dpw@wakefield.ma.us if you have any questions. Recycling collection is mandatory for all residents who receive Town refuse collection. Recycling that is mixed with non-recyclables or food is contaminated and will not be collected. 1 2
The Town of Wakefield residential refuse collection and curbside recycling programs White goods: White goods are picked up during the last FULL week of the month on your regular trash day. Stickers are required and can be obtained at the DPW office at the Town Hall, 1 Lafayette Street or online at www.wakefield.ma.us/public-works. The cost as of July 2017 is $20 per item. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Wakefield. Online fees will apply for purchases made on the website. refuse collection: The refuse collection method is an automated refuse collection program. This automated system uses a special truck, equipped with a mechanical/robotic arm that automatically lifts and empties special trash containers. This system helps reduce trash, increase recycling, improve operations, improve the environment, reduce the cost of refuse collection and disposal, and provide for a clean community. containers: The automated refuse collection program provides residents with an assigned refuse container for use with the automated refuse collection operation. Each single-family household with municipal trash collection will receive one refuse container assigned by the Town of Wakefield. Legal 2, 3, and 4-family households that currently receive Town refuse collection will receive one container for each legal unit. All containers are the property of the Town of Wakefield and must be left at the place of residence upon change of ownership/tenancy. Each container has a serial number that allows tracking if the container is lost or stolen. A record will be maintained by the DPW with the address associated with each container and the serial number. Each refuse container can hold a substantial amount of trash. Residents can buy special event bags at a cost of five (5) bags for $10 if they anticipate a large amount of trash after a barbecue, holiday or party. An additional container is available for an annual rental fee if your refuse is traditionally excessive. Residents are encouraged to try the program before renting an additional container or purchasing overflow bags. container size and instructions: TVs/CRTs: These items are picked up at curbside on the last FULL week of the month on your regular trash day. Stickers are required and can be obtained at the DPW office in the Town Hall or online at www.wakefield.ma.us/public-works. The cost is $20 per item. Checks must be made payable to Russell Disposal Inc. Online fees will apply for purchases made on the website. hazardous waste/commercial refuse/construction debris: Collection of hazardous waste material, commercial refuse and construction debris is prohibited and is strictly enforced. Yard waste: Yard waste; i.e.: brush, branches, trees, leaves, grass clippings, etc., are prohibited from the Town s refuse collection. All yard waste should be brought to the Nahant Street Yard Waste Site during specified openings from April to early December or you can take advantage of the three (3) curbside yard waste collection days that occur annually. The Nahant Street Yard Waste Site requires an annual permit, which can be purchased for $25.00 at the DPW Office at the Town Hall, or online at www.wakefield.ma.us/publicworks. For a complete schedule of openings, contact the DPW at 781-246-6301 ext. 4120, or visit the DPW page on the Town of Wakefield website www.wakefield.ma.us. Yardwaste can not be disposed with regular household trash. Fines will be issued. curbside recycling The curbside recycling program is a single stream manual collection program. Residents do not need to separate paper and cardboard from cans, bottles and plastics. All recyclable materials can be combined together in one large container. single stream manual curbside recycling program: The single stream curbside recycling program allows all accepted recycling materials to be placed in the same container; papers will no longer need to be tied or placed in paper bags and must be placed inside the recycling container. The containers have wheels, are stable and can be easily moved. As a comparison, a traditional trash container measures 22 x 22 at the top and has a height of 29 ; the automated trash container measures 24 x 25 at the top (including wheels) and is 43 high. The single stream manual curbside recycling program is an every-other week program. large /bulky items: Recycling collection is mandatory for all residents who receive Town refuse collection. As with the current collection system, larger, bulky items; i.e.: furniture, can not be placed in the container. Each residence will be allowed two (2) bulky items each week, There is no limit to the number of recycling containers that can be put out. which will be picked up on Fridays. Residents must call the DPW at 781-246-6301 ext. 4120 or send an email to dpw@wakefield.ma.us by noon (12) on Thursday to schedule Recycling containers: an appointment for pickup. Residents can use existing recycling containers or refuse barrels for recycling. Residents should first consider recycling/donating bulky and other large items Recycling stickers are available to residents who utilize a town issued blue refuse barrel. before putting them out for trash collection. The DPW maintains a list of non-profit Stickers are available at Town Hall at no cost. 3 organizations that accept these items. 4
5 Town of Wakefield Automated Refuse Collection Program Collection Guidelines Automated Refuse Cart Placement Automated refuse carts must be used or Town designated overflow bag. Place trash carts at the curb no later than 7:00 am. If trash is not out when the truck is at your residence, you will need to hold the material for the following week. Leave adequate space (3 feet) around the trash cart to allow room for the automated collection arm. The handles and wheels must face away from the street. The cart lid must be closed. The cart should be no more than three (3) feet from the curb or road edge and the arrows on the lid must point towards the street. Do not place carts below low hanging wires or tree branches. Do not overfill the trash cart, lids must be closed. Ordinary household rubbish is the only trash that should go into the trash cart. Recycling, hazardous waste, construction debris and yard waste should not be put in the automated container. Our refuse contractor is instructed to not collect automated containers with inappropriate materials. Household trash not placed in automated container or Town overflow bag will not be picked up. Trash carts are assigned to a specific address by serial number. Carts remain the property of the Town of Wakefield. Overflow Bags (for excessive trash weeks) are available for purchase and can be obtained at the Town Hall and various business locations. Residents may apply for a second refuse cart at the Department of Public Works, Town Hall, 1 Lafayette Street. The annual rental fee for a second cart is $150 per year. The fee includes the rental of the cart and the collection and disposal of the additional refuse. Bulky Items (chairs, couches, tables, etc.) will be picked up on Fridays. You must call by noon on Thursday (781) 246-6301, extension 4120 to arrange for bulky item pickup on Friday. There is a limit of two items per week. There is no cost for bulky item pickup. White Goods (refrigerators, stoves, dryers, etc.) will continue to be picked up the last full week of the month. Stickers are required and can be obtained at Town Hall. There is a $20 fee per white good. Checks must be made payable to the Town of Wakefield. TV/CRT Monitors TV/CRT Monitors will be picked up the last full week of the month. Stickers are required and can be obtained at Town Hall. There is a $20 fee per item for CRT/TVs. Checks must be made payable to Russell Disposal, Inc. If you need a Sticker for a TV/CRT and White Goods Sticker at the same time, please bring two checks. Single Stream Recycling Guide 781-246-6301 ext. 4120 DPW@wakefield.ma.us you can now place all recyclables in one bin! NO plastic bags styrofoam tissues, paper towels, napkins waxed paper or waxed cardboard drinking glasses, window glass scrap metal tyvek envelopes plastic 6-pack holders mirrors, ceramics or pyrex light bulbs, plates or vases hazardous or bio-hazardous waste plastics other than listed stickers or sheets of address labels (affixed address labels and stamps ok) oil or oil products food contaminates recycling no more sorting! White or Colored Office paper Paper Egg Cartons Paper Milk /Juice Cans Glass Bottles Jars Paper Egg Cartons #1-#7 Plastic Bottles, Jugs #1-#7 Plastic Tubs Screw Tops Clean Pie Pans Cardboard 3 x 3, (cut and flattened) Empty Paper Bags #1-#7 Plastic Bottles, Jugs Mail Greeting Cards Newspapers Paperboard Boxes Cans Clean Pie Pans and Balled Aluminum Foil (no food or grease) Blueprints Glass Bottles Jars Catalogs Paper Books Magazine Brochures Catalogs Newspapers Inserts Jar Lids File Folders Cardboard 3 x 3, (cut and flattened) Questions? Call or Visit: Wakefield DPW 781-246-6301 ext. 4120 DPW@wakefield.ma.us no need to remove: Paper clips, Stamps, Address Labels, Staples, Tape, Metal Fasteners, Rubber Bands, Spiral Bindings, Plastic Tabs please flatten all cardboard boxes. empty and rinse all containers. newspapers, magazines and cardboard must be placed inside the recycling container. 6
Town of Wakefield Department of Public Works Important Your Assistance is Needed Recycling is mandatory in the Town of Wakefield. All residents who receive town trash pickup must recycle. The Town s recycling regulations prohibit the collection of trash with recycling materials and provides for a $50.00 fine per incident. Please help us avoid implementing the regulation. Why is recycling important? For every ton recycled in 2017, the Town saves $64.85 For every 1,000 tons recycled in 2017, the Town saves $64,850 The funds saved can be used to support other Town programs. Styrofoam currently is not recyclable and should be disposed of with your regular trash. Newspapers, magazines and cardboard must be placed inside the recycling container. Thank you for your cooperation. Remember- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Town of Wakefield DPW Recycle Disposal Locations For Discarding Items Reduce Reuse Recycle Salvation Army 209 Broadway Saugus, MA 01906 1-781-231-0803 www.salvationarmyusa.org drop off or pickup clothes shoes electronics toys household items household appliances draperies vehicles draperies vehicles Big Brother Big Sister Foundation 5 Mear Road Holbrook, MA 02343 1-800-483-5503 www.bbbsfoundation.org home pickup clothes bedding shoes books small household items other electronics (possible fee) vehicles Charitable Organizations Epilepsy Foundation New England 335 Main Street Wilmington, MA 01887 1-888-322-8209 www.donatenewendland.org home pickup clothing housewares shoes bed & bath items toys draperies small appliances & electronics (no tv s) other Vietnam Veterans of America 1-800-775-8387 www.scheduleapickup.com home pickup clothing shoes bedding items draperies housewares toys bikes small appliances (no TVs or CRTs) tools other 781-246-6301 ext. 4120 DPW@wakefield.ma.us Mission of Deeds 6 Chapin Ave Reading MA 01867 info@missionofdeeds.org 781-944-9797 drop off or pickup furniture bedding items housewares Recycling Centers Salvage Companies Construction Items Essex County Recycling Center 24 Kondelin Road Gloucester, MA 01930 1-978-283-3335 www.hiltzdisposal.com Allied Waste 300 Forest Street Peabody, MA 01960 1-978-535-5450 www.republicservices.com construction material and other drop off fees may apply 1-800-GOT-JUNK www.1800gotjunk.com/us_ en/locations/junk-removalboston-north-shore 1-800-468-5865 home pickup fees may apply variety of items taken Mike s Salvage 1-617-818-0607 fees may apply snow blower furnace central ac dehumidifier trash compactor white goods no building material, metal or vehicles Websites Listing Recycling Businesses and Locations Massachusetts Recycle (list of recycling locations) www.massachusettsrecycle.com Recycling Centers.org (list of recycling locations) www.recyclingcenters.org/massachusetts/ Planet Aid 349 Water St. Wakefield, MA 01880 (781) 217-1787 Home Depot Reading, MA light bulbs with mercury rechargeable batteries Lowe s Home Improvement Woburn, MA light bulbs with mercury Please try to recycle old items. Many companies want these articles. A list of these companies is available at town hall in the DPW office Contact the DPW at (781) 246-6301, ext. 4120 or at dpw@wakefield.ma.us if you have any questions. 7 8
Town of Wakefield Department of Public Works TV s and CRT s PICKED UP THE LAST FULL WEEK OF EACH MONTH (On Your Regular Trash Day) Town of Wakefield Department of Public Works White Goods Items PICKED UP THE LAST FULL WEEK OF EACH MONTH (On your regular trash day) Dishwasher Stove Hot Water Tank (Must Be Drained) Refrigerator Televisions CRT Monitors PLEASE TRY TO RECYCLE OLD ITEMS. MANY COMPANIES WANT THESE ARTICLES. A LIST OF COMPANIES IS AVAILABLE IN THIS BOOKLET AND AT THE DPW OFFICE AT TOWN HALL. Dryer Washer Air Conditioner Freezer IMPORTANT Sticker required, which can be obtained at the Town Hall DPW Office or online at www.wakefield.ma.us/public-works. Online fees will apply for purchases made on the website. COST IS $20.00 PER ITEM. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO RUSSELL DISPOSAL, INC. Questions? Contact the DPW at 781-246- 6301, ext. 4120 or at dpw@wakefield.ma.us Dehumidifier PLEASE TRY TO RECYCLE OLD ITEMS. MANY COMPANIES WANT THESE ARTICLES. A LIST OF COMPANIES IS AVAILABLE IN THIS BOOKLET AND AT THE DPW OFFICE AT TOWN HALL. Important Sticker required, which can be obtained at the Town Hall DPW Office or online at www.wakefield.ma.us/public-works. Online fees will apply for purchases made on the website. Cost is $20.00 per item Make checks payable to Town of Wakefield Questions? Contact the DPW at (781) 246-6301, ext. 4120 or at dpw@wakefield.ma.us 9 10
Town of Wakefield Department of Public Works Bulky Items PICK UP IS ON FRIDAY Bed Frames Bicycles Box Case Box Spring Chairs Child s Car Seat Desk Entertainment Center Exercise Bikes Gas Grill (No Propane) Lawn Mower (must be drained) Love Seat Lounge Chair Mattress Picnic Table (broken down) Plastic Chairs Recliner Sofa Table Rugs (cut in 3 foot wide sections/rolled/tied) PLEASE TRY THE TO RECYCLE OLD ITEMS. MANY COMPANIES WANT THESE ARTICLES. A PARTIAL LIST IS PROVIDED IN THIS BOOKLET AND AT DPW OFFICE AT TOWN HALL. Bulky Items - Important Bulky items will be picked up on Friday of each week. Bulky Items are limited to two (2) items per week. Please call the DPW by Thursday, 12 noon, to schedule an appointment for pickup. If you have a question on the pickup of an item not listed, contact the DPW at (781) 246-6301, ext. 4120 or at dpw@wakefield.ma.us 11 12
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MERCURY RECOVERY PROGRAM DON T PUT ITEMS CONTAINING MERCURY IN THE TRASH! Mercury is an element that can be harmful to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. Mercury won t harm you or the environment as long as it stays inside the product and is handled properly when you are finished with it. Mercury can be found in a variety of household products like thermometers, thermostats, button-cell batteries and fluorescent lamps. Please handle products containing mercury properly: 1. Never throw glass thermometers, old thermostats, button-cell batteries or fluorescent lamps in the trash. 2. Store products containing mercury in a safe place, such as an unbreakable plastic container, away from children and pets. 3. To learn more about mercury and where in your community to safely dispose of products containing mercury, please contact your local health department or go to: www.keepmercuryfromrising.org YARD WASTE Yard waste cannot be disposed of with your regular trash or recyclables. You can take advantage of the 3 curbside waste collections (one in the Spring and two in the Fall). A permit is required to obtain access to the Nahant Street Yard Waste Site and is available to Wakefield residents only. Permits can be obtained at the DPW Business Office at the Town Hall during regular business hours (Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) or online at www.wakefield.ma.us/public-works. Proof of Wakefield residency is required at the time of purchase. Permits must be renewed annually at a cost of $25 per permit. All permits are effective from April to early December of each calendar year on scheduled opening dates. The Nahant Street Yard Waste Site is open on scheduled days only from April to December (weather permitting). A schedule can be obtained at the DPW office at the Town Hall or online at www.wakefield.ma.us/public-works. Information about the Town s mercury collection and the scheduled dates can be obtained on the website www.wakefield.ma.us/public-works. Sponsored by COVANTA ENERGY 15 16
Household Hazardous Materials Collection **READING & WAKEFIELD RESIDENTS ONLY** (BRING DRIVER S LICENSE FOR IDENTIFICATION) Reading will host Hazardous Waste Day in the Spring Wakefield will host Hazardous Waste Day in the Fall Wakefield Department of Public Works 781-246-6301 extension 4120 Reading Department of Public Works 781-942-9077 NO COMMERCIAL WASTE LEAVE LATEX PAINT, PROPANE TANKS, TELEVISIONS & CRTs AT HOME FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE COLLECTION, CONTACT THE READING DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OR THE WAKEFIELD DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. DO NOT BRING: ASBESTOS AMMUNITION BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE, RADIOACTIVE, OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS GARBAGE (WILL BE TAKEN BY REGULAR WEEKLY TRASH PICK UP) SEPTAGE (MUST BE REMOVED BY LICENSED HAULER) RECYCLABLES ORGANIC PEROXIDES SMOKE DETECTORS OIL FILTERS USED MOTOR OIL PCBs FIRE EXTINGUISHERS GAS CYLINDERS MEDICAL WASTE LEAVES & BRUSH PHARMACEUTICALS WHAT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COLLECTION ARTS & CRAFTS SUPPLIES GLUE PHOTO CHEMICALS MOTH BALLS FLOOR CLEANERS NAIL POLISH & REMOVER RADIATOR CLEANERS FURNITURE POLISH WINDOW CLEANERS GASOLINE ANTIFREEZE ENGINE & RADIATOR FLUSHES TIRES (WITH OR WITHOUT RIMS) CAR BATTERIES TRANSMISSION FLUID WAX POLISH BRAKE FLUID TOILET BOWL CLEANER DISINFECTANTS DRY CLEANING FLUIDS DRAIN CLEANERS OVEN CLEANERS DEGREASERS METAL POLISH PAINT THINNER SEALANT RUST PRESERVATIVES OIL/LEAD-BASED PAINT WOOD STRIPPER WOOD PRESERVATIVE 17 18