Franklin County Solid Waste Management District

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Franklin County Solid Waste Management District

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Please also visit our official website: https://franklincountywastedistrict.org

The Franklin County Solid Waste Management District is comprised of 21 member towns in western Massachusetts. The District assists member towns, residents and schools with recycling, hazardous waste disposal, composting, trash disposal, and other waste-related issues. Member towns of the District are:
Bernardston, Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Conway, Deerfield, Erving, Gill, Hawley, Heath, Leverett, Montague, New Salem, Northfield, Orange, Rowe, Shelburne, Sunderland, Warwick, Wendell, and Whately.

11/01/2026

Sorting and eating your loot? 🍬 Avoid the Halloween horror story of candy wrappers in the recycling bin—they are NOT recyclable. They may be plastic, but not the kind we’re looking for.

Never fear: Check what you can recycle in seconds at RecycleSmartMA.org

10/29/2026

👻 Friendly reminder, Halloween costumes are not recyclable with your bottles, cans or paper recycling. 🧟🤖🧙 When you are done or outgrown your costume, explore reuse opportunities:

• Find a clothing donation bins through the Beyond the Bin: https://recyclesmartma.org/beyond-the-bin-search/
• See if your community is hosting a costume swap
• Join a Buy Nothing Facebook group to donate your costume

10/24/2026

Scenes from last Saturday’s “Clean Sweep” Bulky Waste Recycling Day at Whately Transfer Station (held at the same time as our collection at Mohawk Regional School in Shelburne Falls). Thanks to the volunteers, Highway Dept. staff, and recycling companies that help with these events. These collections are open to all residents of our 21 member towns.

10/19/2026

10/16/2026

https://recorder.com/2026/10/16/franklin-county-bulky-waste-day/

Bulky Waste Recycling Day is scheduled for Oct. 17 in Franklin County at two sites for residents and businesses.

10/15/2026

Donating items that are in season gives them the best shot at a second life! Now is the time to donate costumes, seasonal stuff, and cool-weather clothes that don't fit anymore (or just aren't your style). Find a place to donate: https://recyclesmartma.org/beyond-the-bin-search/

10/09/2026

Do you have unused or expired medications sitting in your home? Safely dispose of them and help keep our community safe.

Join us on Saturday, October 24, for National Drug Take Back Day, a safe and anonymous way to get rid of unwanted medications. Clean out your medicine cabinet and mark your calendar!

A list of participating communities will be available shortly.

Hampshire HOPE
Opioid Task Force

10/03/2026

From today’s Greenfield Recorder. This presentation is free and open to all Franklin County residents!

Address

117 Main Street , 2nd Floor
Greenfield, MA
01301

Telephone

+14137722438

Website

https://www.franklincountywastedistrict.org/

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