Central Mass Disposal, Inc.

-----CENTRAL MASS DISPOSAL---- RECYCLING INSTRUCTIONS----

Please follow the instructions below. There are no exceptions to types of acceptable items (for example, yogurt containers are not plastic bottles).

 ACCEPTABLE TYPES OF PAPER: NEWSPAPER,  MAGAZINES, JUNK MAIL, COMPUTER PAPER,CHIPBOARD (Example: cereal or cracker boxes)

PREPARATION: Flatten and place clean paper products above into a brown paper bag or open bin

EXAMPLES OF UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Soiled or waxed paper (including pizza boxes), used paper towels, books with bindings or any other paper NOT listed as acceptable

ACCEPTABLE TYPES OF CO-MINGLE:METAL CANS, FROM FOOD & BEVERAGES ONLY

GLASS JARS AND GLASS BOTTLES FROM FOOD OR BEVERAGES ONLY

(#1-#7) PLASTIC BOTTLES ONLY FROM MILK, JUICE, SOAPS OR SOFT DRINKS, ETC.

PREPARATION: Empty and rinse containers. Do not recycle lids.    Place items into ANOTHER open bin. (Separate from the paper)

EXAMPLES OF UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Cans from chemicals, paints, aerosols, appliances, tools, batteries, pans, hangers, aluminum foil and all other metals not listed as acceptable

Broken glass, window glass, light bulbs, mirrors and all other glass not listed as acceptable

Plastics from chemicals, automobiles, motor oil, yogurt containers and take-out food containers , plastic bags styrofoam and all other plastics not listed as acceptable

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD:  Flattened & cut, no larger that 2-foot squares

PREPARATION: Remove tape and staples.  Place beside paper and commingle bins.   Bundles should be tied with twine.  *Please limit quantity to a reasonable amount per pickup

• What if I have larger items? All large items - this includes furniture, junk, appliances, TVs, computers, etc - must be scheduled through the office for a pickup. Large bulk jobs as well as temporary dumpsters may also be scheduled through the office. Yard waste, construction debris, and any other odd job should be scheduled though our office.

• What time is my pickup? Pickup times are anytime on your pickup day. We try to maintain the same schedule each week, but these times may fluctuate for various reasons. Therefore, all customers need to have their pickups out by the curb by 7:00 AM. We cannot go back for late put-outs.

• How do I sign up for service? If you live in Auburn, Grafton,  Millville, Paxton or Southbridge, or Sterling please sign up through your Town Hall - service is included in your town services. All other towns on our Residential Service Town Listing need to contact our office for sign up - refer to our  Home page.

• How does a holiday affect my pickup? There are several holidays throughout the year that may change your scheduled pickup day for that week. Please check the Calendar and holiday changes in this site.