Hilltown Resource Management Cooperative
Serving Hilltown Area Sustainability, Recyclling & Solid Waste Needs Since 1989
Town Services
All HRMC Towns provide the following collection and recycling services.
Textiles
Metals
Recyclables
Fluorescent Lights
Mattress Recycling
Appliances
Propane Tanks
Electronics
Hazaedous Waste
The 2025 Household Hazardous Waste event will be on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Registration for event will take place Oct 1-14. For a PDF click here
What Do I Do With
There are over 350 items listed alphabetically by the Springfield MRF, To see the list click here.
Appliances
Many metal items (like bicycles or BBQ grills) can be repaired, sold or donated to extend their useful life. Because of the usefulness and value of metal, state regulations prohibit throwing aluminum, steel, iron, lead, stainless steel, copper, brass, or bronze scrap in the trash. Some metal items require special handling due to toxic or pressurized materials and should not be put directly into scrap metal dumpsters: this includes lead acid batteries, propane tanks, helium tanks, fluorescent light ballasts, air conditioners, refrigerators, and automotive parts. Many municipal transfer stations and recycling centers have scrap metal recycling dumpsters; see the Community Recycling Information table in this guide. Some scrap metal dealers will pay for metal items. Search online under “metal recycling” for the scrap yard nearest you and its requirements. Suitable scrap items should be mostly metal by weight; if possible, plastic parts should be removed.
HRMC Board Meeting
Monday, March 17, 2025 – 10:00am to noon
Williamsburg Town Offices
141 Main Street
Haydenville, MA
2nd Floor Auditorium
To view the agenda & download a copy click here
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The Springfield MRF Advisory Board’s annual Reduce Reuse Recycle guides are now available online!
HRMC member Town recycling is processed at the Springfield Materials Recycling Facility (MRF). For up to date recycling guides, please visit the MRF website: whats-recyclable-at-the-mrf
In honor of Earth Day in April, the guide features how the Springfield MRF benefits the regional economy and the environment, what materials are accepted at your town’s municipal transfer station, and much more!
View the 2024 Edition Online at: Reduce Reuse Recycle (RRR)
Beyond the Bin – New Link
What is Beyond the Bin?
Beyond the Bin is for next-level searching. The directory helps Massachusetts residents find recycling and reuse outlets for household items – including old electronics, plastic bags, furniture, and textiles – that cannot be recycled with household bottles, cans and paper.
The new and improved Beyond the Bin directory is now part of Recycle Smart MA, along with the fan-favorite Recyclopedia, RSMA Quiz, and loads of other resources! You can find it here: Beyond the Bin
Me and My Bin – Link
The story about Me and MY Bin. View on YouTube
Four Short Multi Language Videos
Our four “material specific” videos have been translated into four languages! In collaboration with the communities of Agawam and West Springfield, the Springfield MRF Advisory Board releases this new multilingual recycling outreach tool. Thanks to Reelife Productions, UMass Amherst Translation Center, and the Agawam School Department for their assistance with this educational project. Click below for links to the video translations in Spanish (Español), Turkish (Türkçe), Ukrainian(українська) and Russian (Русский). To view – click here