The Northampton Regional Landfill is closing. Now what?

As of April 15th 2013, the following changes will commence. Please note: changes are location-specific. 125 Locust Street
The price of the blue trash bags will increase 50% : Mini-bag $.75 each ($15/package of 20) Medium bag $1.50 each ($15/package of 10) Large bag $3.00 each ($15/package of 5) Transition to better quality wave-top blue bags begins The food waste program will be free for permit-holders

170 Glendale Rd
No more weekday hours; Saturday 7-4 only No blue trash bags (household waste) accepted No paper, cardboard or bottles & cans accepted Yard waste accepted 18 Saturdays per year only Fees for some items may increase (ex. mattresses, computers/TVs/electronics, tires, appliances, etc)

Whats staying the same

A vehicle permit still costs $25 ($5 for a 2nd vehicle) A needs-based discount program is offered Blue bags available at 12 local retailers & the DPW Hours of operation 125 Locust Street 7-4 Mon-Sat No change in materials accepted at 125 Locust Street Bulky wastes still managed at 170 Glendale Road

For more info, contact Karen at (413) 587-1059 or kbouquillon@northamptonma.gov or visit www.northamptonma.gov/dpw/landfill

SAVE TIME & MONEY AT THESE SPECIAL EVENTS!

April 20th 9-12 April 27th 10-2 May 11th 9-12 May 18th 9-12 June 22th 9-12 Community Trunk Sale (tailgate flea market!) Textiles & household goods Secure paper shredding Durable Medical Equipment (wheelchairs, etc) Unwanted Medications & Pharmaceuticals Sharps* (needles, syringes, etc) Plastic Plant Pots & Trays (for reuse & recycling) Gardeners Stuff Exchange (tools, seeds, etc) NEFs Annual Plant & Garden Market Household Hazardous Waste* (free w/ permit) Electronics* & electronic media (VHS tapes, etc) Sharps* (needles, syringes, etc) Bulky Rigid Plastics (good stufftake or leave it!) Textiles & household goods Bicycles*

*Fees apply for some items, everything else is free! All events will be held rain or shine at the Smith Vocational High School (80 Locust Street, Northampton). Pre-registration is required for the community tag sale & household hazardous waste collection. Sponsored by the Northampton Public Works & the ReUse Committee For more info: 413.587.1059 kbouquillon@northamptonma.gov www.northamptonma.gov/dpw/Recycling www.facebook.com/NorthamptonReUse

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Northampton MA 01060
Permit #490

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125 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060

Department of Public Works

U.S. Postage Paid

City of Northampton

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