Hazardous Waste

hazlist.pngThe 2023 Household Hazardous Waste event will be on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Pre-registration is required and will take place Oct 1- Oct 16. For a PDF click here

What do I do with

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Town of Plainfield

Town of Plainfield Transfer Station Rules & Fees

To download a PDF of the Rules & Fees - click here

Transfer Station Information

Location:184 East Main Street (Route 116 ) next to the Highway Garage

Hours:Sat. 9 AM to 1 PM; Sun. 4 to 6 PM from April 1st to October 31st and 3 to 5 PM from November 1st to March 31st.

YOU MUST CHECK WITH ATTENDANT BEFORE LEAVING ANY ITEMS!

Per Bag Fee: Yes – punch cards

Sticker/Punch Card Source: Transfer Station Attendant and Town Clerk

General Recycling – MRF Mixed Paper and Containers (included with permit)

Other Recyclables (check Town Website and/or Attendant for pricing) 

Scrap Metal Yes/Free(seasonal)

White Goods  Yes/$$$(includes cost of Freon removal)

TVs & Electronics  Yes/$$$

Tires  Yes/$$$

Textiles & Clothing Yes/Free(Salvation Army Box)

Styrofoam  Yes/Free

Hazardous Waste

Motor Oil  No

Oil Filters - OK in the metals container

Anti-freeze  No

Auto Batteries  No

Household Batteries  Yes/Free

Paint  No

Fluorescent Bulbs  Yes/Free

Ballasts  Yes/Free

Thermometers  Yes/Free

Thermostats  Yes/Free

Switches  Yes/Free

Propane Tanks  N

The Town participates in the HRMC annual household hazardous waste collection (HHW) event held the last weekend of October.  The Town also offers participation in at least 6 other HHW events in the region.  These are offered to residents free of charge.  PRE-REGISTRATION is required.

Other Items 

Construction & Demo  Yes/$$$(seasonal)