Transfer Station

Categories at the Transfer Station

Trash

All trash should go in these large, drive through, green bins. They are marked as Trash.

Recycle

Recyclables should go in these green, drive through bins. It is marked as Recyclables. You should only put things that can be recycled into the bin!

Things that you should NOT put in the recycling:

- PLASTIC BAGS (There is a separate black container below the sign specifically for thin plastics, like plastic bags.)

- Styrofoam

- Hazardous materials, like pressurized containers, batteries, or chemicals.

Everything in this bin goes to the Waste Management Recycling facility.

Compost

The compost bins are fairly new to the Boxborough Transfer Station. These bins aim to reduce the amount of food waste that goes into the trash stream. When composting be sure that:

Wood Products

Put all wood products here. Please make sure that the wood is clean.

Metal Products

Only large metals should be put here. Things like tin cans or soda cans can be put in the recycling, but anything large has to be put here.

Appliance Collection Area

Appliances can be left in this area, which is just past the collection bins for other items.

Mattresses

All mattresses can be dropped off here. Be sure that there are no springs in the mattress.

Dead Batteries

Please leave all old or dead batteries here. Batteries are hazardous materials, and should not be put in the recycling or trash.

CRT Screens

Please dispose of electronics and screens here. Do not put CRTs/Electronics in the trash of recycling.

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