Weekly Curbside Recycling in Abington

It's easy and it's MANDATORY

  • All recyclables (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

CONTACT INFORMATION

Missed Pickup

  • Waste Solutions  1-800-659-1501

  • Board Of Health   781-982-2119   

Hazardous Product Disposal       781-329-8318

Mercury Information                 See bottom of page for local collection info

Composting Info                      Backyard compost bins $35 each at Board of Health

General Recycling Info          

Saving Abington with Green Energy (SAGE)

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

TOO GOOD TO TRASH:

Material Preparation  Include Exclude
PAPER, CARDBOARD   Books - paperback, phone  
  Brochures  
flatten, fold boxes 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 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)
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

TOO BAD TO TRASH: Available to all residents

  Automotive   Electronics   Other Hazardous
Fluids: click here Bring to compost site (see “Yard Waste” above) 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 Thermometer Swaps

  • 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.

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