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Drop-off Recycling for Hanover Hanover Recycling Transfer Station 118 Rockland St. (Rt. 139); 781-826-6132 Open Fri-Tues, 8-4:30 Recycling is MANDATORY, and available to all residents and businesses with RTS sticker The following items are banned by State regulation from disposal (310CMR 19.017) and are TOO GOOD TO TRASH |
| Material | Preparation | Include | Exclude |
| Paper | plastic "windows", labels, paper clips and staples are ok | Brochures | |
| Cards | food-soiled paper | ||
| Catalogs, magazines | tissue paper | ||
| Colored paper | milk/juice cartons | ||
| Phone/paperback books | paper plates/cups | ||
| Envelopes | paper towels | ||
| napkins, tissues | |||
| Newspaper, inserts | egg cartons | ||
| Office paper | plastic bags | ||
| White/colored Paper bags | |||
| Cardboard | flatten | Corrugated cardboard | waxy coatings |
| remove wax paper, liners | Paperboard boxes | styrofoam or plastic packing material | |
| Brown paper bags | |||
| Metal Cans, | rinse clean | beverage, food cans | large metal items to scrap metal |
| Foil | labels are OK | aluminum foil, trays | empty, dry paint cans to scrap metal |
| aerosol cans | |||
| Glass | rinse clean | bottles and jars ONLY | window glass |
| labels, neck rings are OK | cookware, tableware | ||
| separate clear fro colored | all colors | light bulbs | |
| caps/lids | |||
| Plastics | rinse clean | rigid plastic bottles labeled #1- #7 | caps/lids |
| styrofoam | |||
| labels, neck rings are OK | plastic bags | ||
| separate large plastics from bottles | large rigid plastic items | auto fluids | |
| disposable diapers | |||
| Scrap Metal, White Goods | remove glass panes, fluids | large metal items: bikes, grills, windows, wiring, etc. | engines, exhaust systems |
| remove appliance doors | appliances (fee for microwaves, Freon items) | oil tanks, propane tanks, closed containers (see bottom of page) | |
| Yard Waste | loose, NO BAGS | leaves, grass clippings | plastic bags |
| bring to Ames Highway Yard on Ames Way (off Winter St.) M-F, 7:30-3 | branches less than 4" thick | branches over 4" thick or 6' long | |
| Composted into fertile soil amendment, available to residents | anything else not specified | ||
| Books | Got Books container | hard cover books, commercial CDs, DVDs, video games, VHS tapes | proceeds benefit local organizations |
| Reusable | Bay State Textiles container | clothing, shoes, linens, rugs, stuffed animals | proceeds benefit local organizations |
| Redeemable Bottles and Cans | Boy Scout collection trailer | beverage containers with a 5c deposit | nonredeemable containers (non-carbonated beverages) |
TOO BAD TO TRASH: See RTS attendant about the following non-disposable items:
| Automotive | straight motor oil | car batteries | car tires |
| Bulky | mattresses | upholstered furniture | tables, bureaus, etc |
| Appliances | microwaves | refrigerators | air conditioners |
| Electronics | Computers/peripherals | TVs, a/v equipment | Phones, copiers |
| Mercury/Hazardous | thermometers/ thermostats | fluorescent tubes | propane tanks |
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Mercury Thermometer Swaps á Mercury is a heavy toxic silver liquid also found in thermostats, barometers and blood pressure cuffs. Bring your mercury thermometers and other mercury-containing items (excluding fluorescent tubes) to Hanover's HHP Collection (above) or to the Recycling Transfer Station during regular hours and receive a free digital thermometer or Dunkin Donuts coupon. Quantities are limited, certain parameters apply. Sponsored by Covanta at SEMASS. |
Resources
Hanover
Trash/Recycling Info: DPW 781-826-3189
Hazardous Product Disposal SSRC 781-329-8318
Mercury Information See above section for local collection info
Composting Info Low Cost Backyard compost bins available at Transfer Station