Leverett Transfer Station

HOURS OF OPERATION

Change at daylight savings time

Spring/Summer hours

• Wednesday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (if it is dark before 7:00 pm we will close at dark)

• Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fall/Winter hours NOW!

• Wednesday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (if it is dark before 5:00 pm we will close at dark)

• Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

TRANSFER STATION SWAP SHEDS NOW OPEN!

Please consider volunteering a small amount of your time to keeping them tidy and junk-free! We can't do it without you!

Yard Waste now accepted!

We have a dedicated area where you can bring leaves, grass clippings, and small twigs. Ask any staff member to direct you to the area. Available whenever the Transfer Station is open.

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Transfer station is closed Easter Sunday, July 4th, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

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Informational Links:

• Transfer station price list 2022-2023
• Compost Yes.No list Leverett TS 2020 - FREE and it saves you money and our planet!
• What do I do with batteries?
• What is hazardous waste?
• Motor oil, Antifreeze and Oil Paint
• Hours of Operation
• Recycling Answers

Household waste disposal is subject to the rules and guidelines set by the Massachusetts DEP. Please read and understand the handout we offer before disposing of your waste. Leaf and yard waste can be accepted at the transfer station. They are prohibited by the State Waste Ban Regulations.

Household Hazardous Waste

As a resident of Leverett you have access to at least six Household Hazardous Waste collection events each year. Pre-registration is required.

To see the complete list of collection event dates, times and locations, go to http://www.franklincountywastedistrict.org/HHWreciprocal.html .

The minimum fine for illegal dumping is $300 per occurrence and possible revocation of driver's license. We report all illegal dumping and suspicious activity to the police.

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Composting

Leverett residents can purchase an Earth Machine backyard compost bin at a subsidized price of $25. The subsidized compost bin can only be purchased at the Solid Waste District office. Visit http://www.franklincountywastedistrict.org/composting.html for information on backyard composting and the District’s office location. The town encourages all residents to remove organic material from the trash and bring it to the transfer station collection program and/or use a backyard compost bin. Approximately 25% of household trash is organic material that can be diverted to a compost collection or compost bin.

Construction and Bulky Items

DO NOT "DUMP" ANYTHING WITHOUT PRICE QUOTE. Please be patient and wait for an attendant.

Lids must be removed from all containers, this includes your paint cans, too. Latex paint should be completely dry before disposal before you arrive at transfer station. We do not accept oil paint, or stains!

Reuse Sheds / Swap Shops

Our sheds are available to you because of the small handful wonderful volunteers! Please make sure to read guidelines before leaving anything at these sheds.

Take it or Leave it - Useful kitchen and household items, games, tools, toys and most other usable items in reasonably good condition. If the item weights over 5 lbs please see attendant before leaving it. If your item is broken or does not work, do not leave in this shed.

Book Shed - Please do not leave dated materials or textbooks. Yes, this includes travel guides, encyclopedias, yearbooks and almanacs.

Clothing Shed - This shed is for clothing that you may still love but you just can't keep in your closet anymore. If you have clothing that is not something that is not suitable for this shed, PLEASE put it in the metal Salvation Army box (Salvation Army items must be in bags) because the Salvation Army RECYCLES fabric and shoes into new items!!

Egg Crates - one dozen size, paper crates only. Any egg crates that do not look usable, put in compost instead. NOTE: plastic egg cartons are acceptable in the recycling with bottles and cans.

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Leverett Transfer Station in the News

• http://www.recorder.com/Archives/2014/06/DHGWEB-LeverettComposting-GR-061014

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