Recycling Information

CITYWIDE CURBSIDE SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING - Information

Recycling

• Curbside Recycling Schedule
• Electronic Recycling
• TV, Computer Monitors and Other Electronics
• Mercury Recycling
• Recycling facts
• Links & Helpful Information
• What you can recycle at the Haverhill Drop-Off Center
• What's not accepted at the Haverhill Drop-Off Center:
• Household hazardous waste Disposal Day
• Green Recycling bins
• Banned items per D.E.P.
• Local Businesses
• Fluorescent lamp recycling Information
• Haverhill Board of Health Fluorescent lamp management policy

Electronic Recycling:

Recycle your Electronics

April 27, 2013 and September 28, 2013 - 8am to 1pm at Recycle Center, 500 Primrose St

• TV's any size $15
• Computer Monitors any size $10

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Mercury Recycling:

We now offer residents drop off recycling of all your mercury containing items (i.e. Light bulbs, switches, and thermostats).

For all profit and non-profit business you must register with Dan Harty from Covanta by calling 978-241-3002.

We will only accept residents disposal of mercury items on Wed's and Sat's from 8am to 1pm.

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Recycling Facts:

• Each person in the U.S. uses about 580 lbs of paper per year. When paper is incinerated, carbon containing gases and soot are released into the air.
• Every 17 lbs of paper that we recycle saves one tree.
• About 2,000 lbs equals 1 ton of paper.
• Recycling the Sunday paper would save 500,000 trees each week.
• If trees are not cut, they continue to add oxygen to the air and remove carbon dioxide from the air.
• 29% of all the wood (one billion trees) cut from U.S. forests is used for paper.

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What you can recycle at the Haverhill Drop-Off Center:

(The center is located behind DPW Garage at 500 Primrose St.) - For Saturday drop off please pay online and bring receipt to onsite  attendant or pay by check to the onsite  attendant. Tires do not have to be off the rims. Wed. + Sat. 8:00am-1:00pm.

• Mixed paper and cardboard (If it tears, it's recyclable)
• Aluminum cans, pie plates, trays and foil
• Metal cans, steel, and tin
• Clean glass bottles and jars, clear and colored
• Plastic containers #1 thru #7, clear and colored
• Composting Program - Information
• Used waste oil:
  Collection is the last Sat. of each month from 9:00am-1:00pm. There is a 5-Gallon limit (Sept.- June.)
• Appliances and Scrap Metal:
  Stoves, hot water heaters, dishwashers, Dryers, Washers, Microwaves, Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, and Freezers Wed. + Sat. 8:00am-1:00pm. A fee of $15.00 per appliance, on Saturdays must be paid online showing receipt to clerk or pay attendant by check.
• Tires:
  A fee of $5 for passenger and $10 for truck tires can be paid online for Saturday drop off. Print receipt for attendant on site or pay by check to the onsite attendant. Tires do not have to be off the rims. Wed. + Sat. 8:00am-1:00pm.

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What's not accepted at the Haverhill Drop-Off Center:

• No trash bags or plastic bags
• No Styrofoam
• No glass cookware, drinking glasses, plate glass, ceramics, light bulbs and fluorescent bulbs.
• No wall paper, metallic wrapping paper, tissue, wax paper, wax cardboard and no soiled, grease or any remaining food particles.
• No materials shall contain any hazardous or toxic substances (paint and aerosol cans)

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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day:

April 13, 2013 and October 5, 2013 at the Waste Water Treatment Plant on So. Porter St.

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Green recycling bins:

All items are sold Wed. and Sat. from 8am-1pm, purchase online, or call 978-420-3816.

The Green recycling bins are sold for $8.85 each.

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Banned Items per D.E.P.:
No grass clippings, leaves or brush will be picked up at curbside. These items may be brought to the Recycling Center. There will be one day in the fall for leaf pick-up Saturday, December 1, 2012 . Leaves must be placed in open containers or paper recycling bags. White goods such as appliances, metal, iron, and steel may be brought to the Recycling Center. As of April 1st, 2000, all TV’s and computer monitors are not be picked up at curbside.

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TV, Computer Monitors and Other Electronic Hardware
TV’s and computer monitors, along with all other electronic hardware, may be recycled at the Allied Recycling Center located at 23 Noel St., Amesbury, MA 01913 For information call : 978-388-9965.

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Local Businesses:
Save money on your disposal costs. Does your dumpster fill up too fast? Is there too much paper and cardboard in your dumpster? Why pay for it when you can drop it off for free? Bring your mixed paper and cardboard down to the Recycling Center. Convenient hours: Wed. + Sat. 8am - 1p.m.

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Fluorescent lamp recycling information:
Recently the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection completed comprehensive investigations regarding the release of mercury to the environment. Both agencies have found that a significant increase in the amount of mercury present in the environment has occurred over the past 25 years. This increase is attributed to the burning of coal for power generation, the improper disposal of medical and solid waste, and the use of mercury-bearing materials in industry and lawn care. This increase poses a public health concern because mercury is a toxic heavy metal that can easily be incorporated into living tissue and can readily move through the food chain. In Massachusetts, the detection of high levels of mercury in freshwater fish consumption advisories for numerous water bodies which have been found to have elevated mercury concentrations as well as a statewide advisory for pregnant women.

In addition, the state and federal studies have found that the improper disposal of fluorescent lights is one of the main sources of mercury entering the environment. The white, powdery film in these lights contain mercury that, if not properly managed, can harm public health and the environment. Frequently, these lamps have been routinely discarded with trash, which is then disposed of at local and regional solid waste disposal facilities. This approach results in the release of mercury to the environment. Due to the risk to the general public and the environment, local, state and federal agencies have acted to regulate the disposal of fluorescent lamps and other mercury containing devices as hazardous waste if these units are not recycled. Local, state, and federal regulations now prohibit the disposal of these items as solid waste.

In an effort to protect the environment in general, and water supplies in particular, the Haverhill Board of Health now requires local businesses to prepare a written fluorescent lamp management plan. This action was authorized by the local Fluorescent Lamp Management Policy. This plan must indicate how the facility will collect and recycle the fluorescent lamps as well as how onsite personnel will be trained and informed of this practice. The facility is also required to retain records documenting the collection and proper management of the fluorescent lamps.

The Haverhill Health Department, along with Covanta Energy (formerly Ogden-Martin), has assumed a proactive role in addressing this problem by establishing a fluorescent lamp recycling program open to all local businesses. The purpose of this coordinated effort is to achieve an economy of scale so that local businesses can obtain the most competitive pricing. Through this effort we have been able to negotiate an extremely competitive lamp recycling agreement with the state licensed and approved vendor. Participants will receive a bill of lading documenting the proper handling/recycling of their fluorescent lamps. In addition, this program is also prepared to aid in the recycling of other mercury-containing products such as mercury switches and thermostats.

Watch for the announcement of our mercury products forums, sponsored by the Haverhill Health Department, Covanta Energy and the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, explaining our program and how to participate.

For more information, contact Franco Cordano at the Department of Public Works at 978-420-3817 or Daniel Harty at Covanta Energy: 978-241-3002.

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Haverhill Board of Health Fluorescent Lamp Management Policy:
Due to the risk to the general public and the environment, State and Federal agencies have acted to regulate the disposal of fluorescent lamps as hazardous waste if these units are not recycled. State and Federal Universal Waste regulations now prohibit the disposal of fluorescent lamps at incinerators or solid waste landfills.

In response to these findings, the Haverhill Board of Health now requires local businesses to prepare a written fluorescent lamp management policy. This policy should indicate how the facility will collect and recycle the lamps as well as on site personnel being trained and informed of this practice. The facility is also required to retain records which document the collection and proper disposal of the lamps.

In order to assist local businesses, the Board of Health has established a fluorescent lamp recycling program open to all local businesses. The purpose of this coordinated effort is to achieve an economy of scale so that all local businesses can obtain the most competitive pricing.

Only State and Federal licensed and approved vendors will be utilized by this program. Each facility will be responsible for the cost of recycling the fluorescent lamps generated by their facility. Each participant will receive a bill of lading to document the proper handling/recycling of their fluorescent lamps. All facilities interested in this program are encouraged to contact the Health Department.

This action is authorized under the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40, Section 21 of the Haverhill Regulation regarding Hazardous Material.

Failure to properly manage the proper disposal or recycling of fluorescent light tubes may be cause for the Health Department to issue a $200.00 fine, per violation, per day of non-compliance. In addition, the Health Department may also seek enforcement assistance from State and Federal Agencies.

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