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| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Appliances, Countertop: Microwave, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Toaster Oven, Soda Maker, Mixer, Bread Machine, Crock Pot, Slow Cooker, Air Fryer, Deep Fryer, Rice Cooker, Waffle iron etc | $ 3 |
| Appliances, Floor: Vacuum, Steam Cleaner | $ 3 |
| Appliances, Large: Washer, Dryer, Stove, Water Heater, Dishwasher | $ 5 |
| Appliances, Large with Refrigerants: Full sized Refrigerator/Freezer, or Stand Alone Freezer | $20 |
| Appliances, Medium: with Refrigerants: Dehumidifier, Air Conditioner, Dorm Fridge, Wine Fridge | $15 |
| Area Rug or Rug Pad - up to 12'x12' | $10 |
| Electronics, Miscellaneous: Adapters, Cables, Wires, Christmas lights | $ 1 |
| Electronics, Small Handheld: Cell Phone, Stick Mixer, Game Console, Calculator, Iron, Digital Camera, Hair Dryer, Curling Iron | $ 1 |
| Electronics, Small Office: Tower computer, Small Printer, PC, Kindle, Tablet, E-Reader, Calculator, Keyboard, Mice, Small Shredder, Router, Web Cam, Landline phone | $ 2 |
| Electronics: Medium Office: Laptop, Monitor, Large Printer, Copier, Battery Backup, Cable or Satellite Receiver, Fax Machine, Label Maker, Laminator, Modem, Scanner, Large Shredder, Server | $ 5 |
| Electronics: Monitor 25" or Larger | $ 10 |
| Electronics, Entertainment: Stereo and Video Components, DVD, VCR, Speakers, Camcorders, Blu-Ray Players, Cordless Phones, Digital Cameras, Digital Projectors, GPS, MP3 Players | $ 2 |
| Electronics: Televisions regardless of size | $25 |
| Lighting: Varies based on size. Table Lamp, Floor Lamp, Hanging fixture etc. | $ 2 to $ 5 |
| Exercise Machines: Treadmill, Cross Country Ski Machine, Stair Stepper, Elliptical Machine, Exercise Bike | $ 5 |
| Sports Equipment: Skis, Ski Boots, Golf Clubs, Out of Season Sports Equipment | $ 2 |
| Fire extinguisher | $10 |
| Furniture: Wooden Chair, Non Upholstered Rocking Chair, End Table, Coffee table, TV Tray, Small Bookcase, TV Stand, Kitchen Cart, Mirrors, Single Headboard any size | $ 3 |
| Furniture: Kitchen Table, Bookcase, Desk, Office Chair, Ottoman, Rocking Chair or Glider, Twin or Full Wooden Bed Frame Headboard/Footboard and Wood Rails | $ 5 |
| Furniture: Upholstered Chair (not recliner or sleeper) Bureau, Dresser, Entertainment Center, Dining Table Queen or King Wooden Bed Frame Headboard/Footboard and Wood Rails | $10 |
| Furniture: Metal bed rails | No charge for metal |
| Furniture: Couch, Love Seat, Sofa (Not sectionals, recliners or sleepers) | $20 |
| Reclining or Sleep Furniture: Sofa, Couch, Loveseat or Chair that Reclines or is a Sleeper | $30 |
| Sectional Furniture: Each piece evaluated independently (Chair, Recliner, Couch, Sleep Sofa, Sofa etc) | Variable - see each piece |
| Piano or Organ | $30 |
| Garden Hose or 13 gallons worth of plastic pots | $ 2 |
| Baby Items: Carrier, Bassinet, Changing Table, Crib, Bouncers, Pack N Play, Diaper Genie, High Chair | $ 2 |
| Baby Items: Car Seat, | $ 3 |
| Home Project Debris: Tile, Shingles, Wall Board, Windows, Carpet and Pad, Wood | $60 per cubic yard |
| Home Project Debris: Heavy: Concrete, Bricks, Asphalt, Asphalt Shingles | $60 per cubic yard plus a heavy materials surcharge $10 minimum |
| Home Project Debris; small miscellaneous | $ 1 |
| Home Project Debris: Interior Wood Door, Pallet | $ 2 |
| Home Project Debris: Exterior Wood Door | $ 5 |
| Home Project Debris: Toilet, Single Sink, Single Vanity | $ 5 |
| Home Project Debris: Tub | $10 |
| Home Project Debris: Hot Tub/Pool Cover or Liner | $10 |
| Home Project Debris: Hot Tub or Spa | $30 |
| Small Quantity of Mixed Alkaline and/or Rechargeable Household Batteries (including Lithium Ion) | Free |
| Car or Marine 12V battery, Motorcycle, Tractor, Power Wheel Battery,Battery Backup Battery, Jump pack | $ 3 |
| Bucket of Mixed Alkaline and/or Rechargeable Household Batteries (including Lithium Ion) | $20 |
| Fluorescent and LED Bulbs and Tubes | Free |
| Mercury Switches, Thermostats and Thermometers | Free |
| Large and small ink cartridges | Free |
| Luggage | $ 2 |
| Small tools: Hand Drill, Circular Saw, Sawsall | $ 1 |
| Outdoor Tools and Equipment: Grill, Wheelbarrow, Trimmer, Chainsaw, Spreader, Leaf Blower, Power Washer, Table Saw, Compound Miter Saw, Radial arm Saw, Band Saw, Drill Press | $ 3 |
| Outdoor Tools and Equipment: Rototiller, Push Lawnmower, Small Snow Blower | $ 5 |
| Outdoor Tools and Equipment: Riding Mower, Large Snowblower - Please drain oil and gas. | $10 |
| Patio Umbrella | $ 2 |
| Plastic Christmas Tree | $ 2 |
| Bulkly Rigid Plastic: Small Miscellaneous | $ 1 |
| Bulkly Rigid Plastic: Chair, Table | $ 3 |
| Bulky Rigid Plastic: Chaise, Lounge Chair, Ride On Motorized Toy Car | $ 5 |
| Bulky Rigid Plastic: Slide, Playhouse, Deck Box, Cabinet or Shed | $10 |
| Propane Tank - Full or Empty 1 Pound | $ 2 |
| Propane Tank - Full or Empty 20 Pound | $ 4 |
| Propane Tank - Full or Empty 30 to 60 Pound | $10 |
| Propane Tank - Full or Empty 100 Pound | $20 |
| Mattress - Crib | $10 |
| Mattress - Twin | $20 |
| Box Spring - Twin | $20 |
| Mattress - Full or Queen | $25 |
| Box Spring - Full or Queen | $25 |
| Mattress - King | $30 |
| Box Spring - King | $30 |
| Futon Mattress | $15 |
| Mattress Topper (all sizes) | $15 |
| Recycling: Corrugated Cardboard Flattened, empty | $ 2 Min charge $ 5 Car load $ 8 cu.yd. Truck load, bulk |
| Recycling: Mixed Containers: Plastics #1 - #7, Metal and Glass | $ 1 Min. charge $ 2 13 gallon plastic bin or bagful |
| Recycling: Mixed Paper, including fiberboard boxes - NO tissues, paper towels, hardcover books, plastic bags or used cups/plates | $ 1 Min charge $ 2 Plastic bin/bag full $ 8 cu.yd. bulk |
| Styrofoam: #6 Clean White Packing Styrofoam. No food/drink/egg Styrofoam. | $5 per carload, prorated more or less depending on volume. |
| Tires up to 19", with or without rim | $ 6 |
| Truck Tires, Commercial | $25 |
| Large Equipment Tires, Loader tires | Not Accepted |
| Household Hazardous Products (HHP): Chemicals, oil, spray paints, insecticide | ONLY accepted on HHP Special Collection Days |
| Latex Paint: If not latex with alkyd, dry out and place in your regular trash. Or bring on Latex Collection Days . Alkyd added are only accepted on HHP days | Only accepted on Latex Paint Special Collection Days |
| ReUse Items: Current Holiday / Seasonal items, Decor, Arts and crafts, school supplies, Fabric, yarn, sewing, knitting supplies, Toys, stuffed animals, puzzles, games, • Sporting goods: shoes, boots, helmets, Accessories: jewelry, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, purses, backpacks, Entertainment: CDs, DVDs, records, Books. NO moldy / mildewed, Office supplies, greeting cards, gift wrap, party supplies, Home Improvement and Hardware, Eyeglasses | Free |
| ReUse Items: Clean metal, plastic and glass containers with lids. NO takeout containers, Dishes, pans, utensils, glassware, baking pans, bar ware, art, vases | Free |
| ReUse Items: Packing Peanuts, Packing Pillows, Thin Foam, Packing Paper etc | Free |
| ReUse Items: Home medical equipment - NOT electronic | Free |
| Bicycles | Free |
| Deposit/Returnable bottles and cans | Free - Leave in the Scout Shed |
| ReUse Items: Clean and dry home textiles: linens, blankets, curtains, towels etc. | Free |
| Textiles: Clean, dry clothing belts, shoes, purses etc | Free - Place your tied plastic bags of textiles in the textile bins |
| Scrap metal & other metal items | Free |
| Not Accepted: Sheet plastic, plastic shopping bags | Bring to a Grocery Store to be recycled. |
| Not Accepted: Broken fluorescent bulbs or tubes | Dispose in home trash |
| Not Accepted: Audio cassette or VCR tapes | Dispose in home trash |
| Not Accepted: Smoke detectors | Remove battery and dispose of the smoke detector in home trash |
| Not Accepted: Incandescent light bulbs | Safe to dispose of in home trash. |
| We can NOT accept: Creosoted wood, yard waste, food waste or household garbage | We are not a transfer station and cannot accept these items. Contact your Town for options |
Wachusett Earthday Inc. is a volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit operating at the Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycle Center.
New volunteers are always welcome!
Wachusett Earthday has on-going partnerships with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and seven Wachusett Watershed towns: Boylston, Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling, and West Boylston.
