The Wrentham Recycling Committee is appointed by the Board of Selectmen on an annual basis to oversee the town's pay-as-you-throw program, the mercury collection program, the rechargeable battery collection program and household hazardous waste day.  Members of the committee also serve on the Southeast Regional Recycling Partnership (SERR) Committee which is a regional recycling group that develops regional recycling programs to serve the Foxboro, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Plainville and Wrentham area.     

Household Hazardous Waste Day 2010

Mark your calendar!  This year's HHWD is scheduled for SATURDAY, MAY 22nd.  More details and a list of acceptable items will be posted in the next few weeks. 

Thermostat Exchange

Is still available!  Please e-mail us if you would like to exchange your old mercury thermostat for a new digital one!

Used Oil

The DPW can no longer accept used oil.  Most used oil can be returned to the point of purchase if you save your receipt.  Please check with your retailer upon purchase.  Used oil can be turned in during Household Hazardous Waste Day (date to be determined) at no charge.  

FREECYCLE

A great way to clear out the clutter!  Post your item with your local Freecycle group and let someone else enjoy it.

 The next meeting of the Solid Waste & Recycling Committee will be held Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the Town Hall at 7PM.

Florescent Light Bulbs and Batteries

Household Items that contain Mercury:

• Florescent Light Bulbs (both commercial and household compact florescent bulbs)
• Rechargeable Batteries
  
• Disposable batteries with the PLUS or MINUS sign circled

These items should NOT go in the trash.  Please bring them to the Mercury shed at the DPW during regular operating hours.  (small grey shed located on the left as you pull in)

Please refer to the attached document which contains an extensive list of Solid Waste & Recycling Frequently Asked Questions.

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Trash Resources

• SEMASS Resource Recovery Facility
• US Environmental Protection Agency Pay-As-You-Throw Website

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Recycling Resources

• MA Department of Environmental Protection Recycling Website
• US Environmental Protection Agency Municipal Solid Waste Website
• Earth 911
• WasteCap of Massachusetts

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Reuse and Donation Resources

• CollectiveGood
• Goodwill Industries
• Big Brother Big Sister
• St. Vincent DePaul
  

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Composting Resources

• MA Department of Environmental Protection Composting Website
• US Compost Council
• Master Composter

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Mercury Resources

Remember that the mercury shed at the DPW is open during regular DPW business hours. 

• MA Department of Environmental Protection
• Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

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Holiday Recycling Information

Below you'll find links to several sources with helpful ideas to help you reduce the amount of waste you generate during the holiday season. By implementing these ideas, you can also reduce holiday costs.

*Remember that wrapping paper is PAPER and can be recycled with the rest of your paper items.

• Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
• California Department of Conservation
• The Center for a New American Dream