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All Things Trash and Recycling in Danvers

Trash and recycling rules in Danvers for 2012.

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Trash and Recycling Rules

  • Recycling is MANDATORY—Recycling must be put out to get trash pickup.
  • Limit of 3 bags/barrels of trash per home—multi-family homes (2-4 units) may put out up to 5 bags/barrels total.
  • Recycling is unlimited—leave recycling bin out until trash has been picked up.
  • Barrels/bags/recycling bins may not be larger than 45 gal/50 lbs. Do not overfill.
  • No recyclables in the trash—your trash will not be picked up.
  • Danvers has dual stream recycling: glass, cans, plastics #1-7 may be comingled in your recycling bin. Paper including newspaper, magazines, paperboard may be bagged in paper, tied or put in a separate bin. Cardboard must be cut, flattened to 4’x 4’ and bundled to no thicker than 1’.
  • Recycling may be put in any container marked for recycling or with a “recycle” sticker that you can pick up from the Town.
  • Curbside recycling bins may be purchased at the DPW Garage at 95 Hobart Street with a check for $5.00 made out to the Town of Danvers. No construction or demolition material curbside.
  • A sticker is needed for bulky items (see next section).

Sticker Program for Disposal of Large/Bulky Items Curbside

  • Purchase your sticker at Town Hall or the Business Division and contact the Transfer Station to schedule curbside pickup.
  • $10—white goods (see above), lawnmower, furniture, mattress/box spring, carpet (up to 10 rolls) $20—freon appliances (see above), TVs, computer monitors

Information

Call the DPW Transfer Station Representative at 978-762-0252 with issues pertaining to trash, recycling and yard waste pickup.

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  • Condo and apartment residents without curbside pickup can bring their recycling to the Transfer Station on Tuesdays and on Saturday openings from 7:00 AM -2:30 PM (see calendar for dates).
  • Trash drop off Monday through Friday and Saturday openings ($0.04/lb).
  • Brush and yard waste drop off M/W/F ($15 sticker/year-can be purchased at Town Hall or Business Division).
  • White goods (washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher, hot water heater, trash compactor, etc.), electronics, lawn mower with oil/gas removed, ride on tractors or snow blowers with oil/gas removed, propane tanks, and metal items may be dropped off for $0.04/lb.
  • Freon appliances (ACs, dehumidifiers, refrigerators), TVs and computer monitors brought to the Transfer Station will be charged an extra fee.
  • Mercury bearing products (fluorescent lights, thermostats, thermometers, etc.) and tattered American flags may be dropped off at the Transfer Station for free.


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