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Southwick DPW - Solid Waste Division
Contact:
Director of Public Works
Peter Jakobowski
Supervisor of Public Works
DPW Office Manager
Address:
DPW Office
454 College Hwy
Southwick , MA 01077
Telephone:
569-0160
FAX:
569-5001
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Transfer Station
569-0160
22 Industrial Road, off of College Highway

Transfer Stickers can be purchased in the Collector's Office at Town Hall, fee is $90.00.  Stickers will also be available for purchase at the Transfer Station Tuesdays and Saturday between the dates of June 26 through July 14 during operating hours.

General Rules and Regulations

This Transfer Station is for Southwick refuse only.  Anyone dumping trash from another town may have their sticker revoked and will be subject to the appropriate legal action.

Absolutely NO picking through refuse.

Recycling is mandantory for paper, glass, plastic, and aluminum.  (All containers must be washed).

Each type of trash is designed to be disposed of in its own separate container.

Scrap metal has its own container and must be free of rubber, plastic, wood, etc.

Furniture must be broken down and all metal removed.

Bulkloads anything larger than a one-ton pick-up can only be dumped with a special permit.  Rubbish is not to exceed original sideboards on all pick-up trucks.

Brush will be accepted on Thursdays and Saturdays only for chipping in the designated area.

Composting

Grass clippings, leaves, and woodchips may be disposed of in a designated area on any day.  These items must be kept free of brush, trash, wood, and plastic bags.

Prohibited Dumping

The following items are expressly prohibited from dispensing at the Southwick Transfer Station.  

        Hazardous Waste:  flammable liquids, automotive oils, poisonous chemicals, industrial and commercial waste.
        Button & Automotive Batteries:  (will be collected by operator)
        Demolition:  ceramic sinks/toilets, wood, sheetrock, siding, shingles, etc.
        Fluorescent bulbs:  (will be collected by operator)
        T.V. Sets & Computers:  (see fee schedule )

STICKER PLACEMENT
IT IS REQUIRED THAT THE STICKER BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED INSIDE ON BACK OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR.
People are encouraged to bring refuse 20 minutes before closing timeto allow employees ample time to properly close the facility.

*NO vehicles will  be allowed to use facilities without sticker permanently attached as described as above.

Special (Recycling Only) Stickers to be mounted on lower drivers side window.


Town of Southwick, Massachusetts 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077