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 2024 Household Hazardous Waste event will be on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. Registration for event will take place Oct 1-16. 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.
Town of Westhampton Transfer Station Information
Beyond the Bin
The Beyond the Bin Link above will direct you to the best resource for recycling CHARM items (Center for hard to recycle Materials).
Location:52 Hathaway Road
Hours:Wed 6 – 8 pm; Sat 9 am – 3 pm
Per Bag Fee: Yes – Stickers
Permit/Sticker Source: Transfer Station Attendant
General Recycling – MRF Mixed Paper and Containers (included with permit)
Other Recyclables (check Town Website and/or Attendant for pricing)
Scrap Metal Yes/Free
White Goods Yes/$$$(includes cost of Freon removal)
TVs & Electronics Yes/$$$
Tires Yes/$$$
Textiles & Clothing Yes/Free(Salvation Army Box)
Styrofoam Yes/Free
Pellet Bags No
Hazardous Waste
Motor Oil Yes
Oil Filters No
Anti-freeze No
Auto Batteries No
Household Batteries Yes/Free
Paint Yes/Free(seasonal: oil-based paint only)
Fluorescent Bulbs Yes/Free
Ballasts Yes/Free
Thermometers Yes/Free
Thermostats Yes/Free
Switches Yes/Free
Propane Tanks Yes/$$$
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
Bulky Waste Yes/$$$
Construction & Demo Yes/$$$
Leaves & Yard Waste No
Book Bin Yes/Free
HRMC Board Meeting
Monday, September 16, 24 - 10:00am to noon
Williamsburg Town Offices
141 Main Street
Haydenville, MA
2nd Floor Auditorium
To view the agenda & download a copy click here.
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