Transfer Station Regulations
General Rules and Regulations
This Transfer Station is for Southwick residents only. No commercial or industrial waste. Refuse shall not exceed 3 feet in size. Loose materials (sawdust, Styrofoam peanuts, loose trash, etc.) must be bagged and secured for transport. Attendants may inspect bags, containers, or suspect loads to check contents. Furniture must be broken down and all metal removed. All children under the age of 14 are required to remain in the vehicle at all times. People are encouraged to bring refuse 10 minutes before closing time to allow employees ample time to properly close the facility. No vehicles larger than a one (1) ton pick-up truck allowed inside the Transfer Station Facility. Absolutely NO picking through refuse.
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Stickers shall be adhered to the lower inside corner of the driver’s side of the windshield and easily read from the outside.
Recycling
- Scrap metal (free of rubber, plastic, wood, etc.)
- Bulky Ridgid Plastics
- Wood/ Lumber
- Clothing (benefiting the Salvation Army)
- Eyeglasses and Cell Phones (benefiting the Southwick Lions Club)
- Returnable Bottles and Cans (benefiting the Southwick Lions Club)
- Books (benefiting Read, Reuse, Recycle)
Bulky Waste
The following bulky waste items may be disposed of with the purchase of a separate permit from the Town Clerk’s office:
- TV Sets and Computers- $20.00 each
- Refrigerators*, Freezers*, and Air Conditioners(*Doors must be removed)- $10.00 each
- Large Appliances (Washers, Dryers, Stoves)- $20.00 each
- Box Spring or Mattress- $25.00 each
- Propane Tanks- $5.00 each
- Car Tires (Dismounted)- $10.00 each
- Fire Extinguishers- $8.00 each
PLEASE NOTE: All large item permits are only valid for 3 business days after purchase.
Special Waste
The following items are accepted for disposal at no additional cost: (Assistance from a Transfer Station attendant is required)
- Small electronic appliances (Printers, cd/dvd players, scanners, keyboards, fax machines, toasters, microwaves, coffee makers, phones, radios, hair dryers, sewing machines, fans, paper shredders, speakers, stereos, vacuum cleaners, etc.)
- Automotive Oils and Antifreeze
- Light Bulbs and Ballasts
- Batteries
- Mercury Containing Devices
Prohibited Dumping
The following items are prohibited:
- Commercial and Industrial Waste
- Hazardous Materials (Flammable liquids, poisonous chemicals, medical waste, etc.)
- Demolition Waste (Wood pieces longer than 8 feet, sheetrock, siding, shingles, toilets, ceramic or porcelain sinks, asphalt, etc.)
- Paint (All types)