RECYCLE... Town of Wakefield Automated Trash Collection Single Stream Recycling Bulky Items White Goods Yard Waste CRTs TVs.

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1 STANDARD MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit 3 Wakefield, MA 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 Remember: REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE... 1 Lafayette Street Wakefield, MA

2 Town of Wakefield Automated Refuse Collection The automated barrels must be used in order for trash to be collected as of September 29 th, Additional information is available on the DPW web page on the Town of Wakefield website Questions can be directed to the Wakefield DPW at ext or via Single Stream Manual Recycling The single stream manual recycling program began in July Recycling materials can now be 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 , 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, This automated system will help increase recycling rates, improve operations and the environment, reduce the cost of refuse collection and disposal, and provide for a clean community. This will remain a FREE trash collection program. Each household will receive one refuse container from the town; legal 2, 3, and 4 family households that currently receive Town refuse collection will receive one refuse container for each legal unit. Residents will have the opportunity to buy special event bags at a cost of 5 (five) bags for $10 if they anticipate a large amount of trash after a barbecue, holiday or party. Most communities sell more bags than are used. Information is provided in this pamphlet. Each container will have a serial number allowing them to be tracked if lost or stolen. DPW personnel will record each container 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, The recycling program will remain an every-other week program; however, residents will be able to 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. Contact the DPW at , ext. 4120, or dpw@wakefield.ma.us if you have any questions. Recycling collection is mandatory for all residents who receive Town refuse collection. 1 2

3 The Town of Wakefield its residential refuse collection and curbside recycling programs refuse collection: The refuse collection program has changed from a conventional collection method to an automated refuse collection method. This automated system uses a special truck, equipped with a mechanical/robotic arm that automatically lifts and empties special trash containers. This system is being implemented to 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 will provide residents with a free refuse container that will be used with the automated refuse collection operation. Each single-family household with municipal trash collection will receive one refuse container from 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 will be 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 name and address associated with each container. Each refuse container can hold a substantial amount of trash. Residents can buy special event bags at a cost of 5 (five) bags for $10 if they anticipate a large amount of trash after a barbecue, holiday or party. An additional container is available for rent annually 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: 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. White goods: There will be no change to the residential white goods collection program. These items are picked up during the last FULL week of the month on the regular trash day. Stickers are required and can be obtained at the DPW office at the Town Hall, 1 Lafayette Street. The cost will remain at $20 per item. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Wakefield. TVs/CRTs: These items will be picked up at curbside on the last FULL week of the month on the regular trash day. Stickers will be required and can be obtained at the DPW office in the Town Hall. The cost will remain at $20 per item. Payment, in the form of checks, must be made payable to the Russell Disposal Inc. hazardous waste/commercial refuse/construction debris: The existing policies prohibiting the collection of hazardous waste material, commercial refuse and construction debris remain in effect and will be 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 yard waste collection days that occur annually. For a complete schedule of openings, contact the DPW at ext. 4120, or visit the DPW page on the Town of Wakefield website 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 can be placed inside the recycling container. 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 ext. Recycling containers: 4120 or send an to dpw@wakefield.ma.us by noon (12) on Thursday to schedule an appointment for pickup. Residents can use existing recycling containers or refuse barrels for recycling. Recycling stickers are available to residents who utilize their current refuse barrel for Residents should first consider recycling/donating bulky and other large items recycling. The stickers are available at Town Hall. before putting them out for trash collection. The DPW maintains a list of non-profit 3 organizations that accept these items. 4

4 5 Town of Wakefield Automated Refuse Collection Program began September 29th, 2014 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 the DPW at (781) , extension 4120 to arrange for bulky item pickup. 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. The $20 fee remains unchanged. Checks must be made payable to the Town of Wakefield. TV/CRT Monitors beginning in October 2014, TV/CRT Monitors will be picked up the last full week of the month. Stickers are required and can be obtained at Town Hall. The $20 fee remains unchanged. 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 ext DPW@wakefield.ma.us you can now place all recyclables in one bin! NO no more sorting! White or Colored Office paper Cardboard 3 x 3, (cut and flattened) Paper Egg Cartons Paper Egg Cartons Paper Milk /Juice Glass Bottles Jars #1-#7 Plastic Bottles, Jugs Cans #1-#7 Plastic Tubs Screw Tops Cardboard 3 x 3, (cut and flattened) Empty Paper Bags Clean Pie Pans #1-#7 Plastic Bottles, Jugs Newspapers Mail Greeting Cards 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 plastic bags File Folders 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 Questions? Call or Visit: Wakefield DPW ext 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. 6

5 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 Bylaw prohibits the collection of trash with un-separated materials and provides for a $50.00 fine per incident. Please help us avoid implementing the bylaw. Why is recycling important? For every ton recycled in 2014, the Town saves $ For every 1,000 tons recycled in 2014, the Town saves $62, 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. Thank you for your cooperation. Town of Wakefield DPW Recycle Disposal Locations For Discarding Items Reduce Reuse Recycle Salvation Army 209 Broadway Saugus, MA 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 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 home pickup clothing housewares shoes bed & bath items toys draperies small appliances & electronics (no tv s) other Vietnam Veterans of America home pickup clothing shoes bedding items draperies housewares toys bikes small appliances (no TVs or CRTs) tools other ext DPW@wakefield.ma.us Mission of Deeds 6 Chapin Ave Reading MA info@missionofdeeds.org drop off or pickup furniture bedding items housewares Recycling Centers Salvage Companies Construction Items Essex County Recycling Center 24 Kondelin Road Gloucester, MA Allied Waste 300 Forest Street Peabody, MA construction material and other drop off fees may apply GOT-JUNK en/locations/junk-removalboston-north-shore home pickup fees may apply variety of items taken Mike s Salvage fees may apply snow blower furnace central ac dehumidifier trash compactor white goods no building material, metal or vehicles Home Depot Reading, MA light bulbs with mercury rechargeable batteries Lowe s Home Improvement Woburn, MA light bulbs with mercury Remember- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Websites listing Recycling Businesses and Locations Massachusetts Recycle (list of recycling locations) Recycling Centers.org (list of recycling locations) 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) , ext or at dpw@wakefield.ma.us if you have any questions. 7 8

6 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 (Remove Door) Stove (Remove Door) Hot Water Tank (Must Be Drained) Refrigerator (Remove Door) Televisions CRT Monitors PLEASE TRY THE TO RECYCLE OLD ITEMS. MANY COMPANIES WANT THESE ARTICLES. A LIST OF THESE COMPANIES IS AVAILABLE IN THIS BOOKLET AND AT THE DPW OFFICE AT TOWN HALL. Dryer (Remove Door) Washer (Remove Air Conditioner Freezer (Remove Door) IMPORTANT Sticker required, which can be obtained at the Town Hall DPW Office COST IS $20.00 PER ITEM. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO RUSSELL DISPOSAL, INC. Questions? Contact the DPW at , ext or at dpw@wakefield.ma.us Sticker required which can be obtained at the Town Hall 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 Cost is $20.00 per item Make checks payable to Town of Wakefield Questions? Contact the DPW at (781) , ext or at dpw@wakefield.ma.us 9 10

7 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. Important: Beginning September 29, 2014 Bulky Items will be picked up on Friday of each week. Bulky Items are limited to two items per week. Please call the DPW by Thursday noon time to schedule an appointment for pickup. If you have a question on the pickup of an item not listed, contact the DPW at (781) , ext or at dpw@wakefield.ma.us 11 12

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9 DON T PUT ITEMS CONTAINING MERCURY IN THE TRASH! Mercury Recovery Program 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. YARD WASTE Yard waste cannot be disposed of with your regular trash. You can take advantage of the 3 yard waste collections (one in the Spring and two in the Fall). Permits are required to obtain access to the Nahant Street Yard Waste Site and are 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.) 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 January 1st to December 31st of each calendar year. 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. Sponsored by COVANTA ENERGY 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:

10 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 Reading Department of Public Works 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