Department of Public Works Waste Reduction

Northampton has recycling at both the Locust St Transfer Station and Regional Landfill on Glendale Rd, though bulky materials are generally accepted at the landfill only.

Directions, hours and contacts

What to do with unusual materials
Composting is Easy (MA DEP)

ReUse Committee

Spring Calendar of Events

May
*5/10 Compost bin & rainbarrel distribution. Preregistration
required; call 413-587-1570 x4306 for more information.
*5/12 Free plant pot & tray collection at the Smith Vocational
High School plant sale; 7am-2pm at 80 Locust Street,
Northampton. All rigid plastics will be accepted ("flimsy"
planting trays will be rejected).
*5/12 Free Community Paper Shredding Event sponsored by the
Easthampton Savings Bank: 9-12 at 297 King Street,
Northampton.
*5/19 Household Hazardous Waste Collection for Northampton
residents and small businesses, 9am-noon. Preregistration
required. Call 413-587-1059 for more information.
*5/19 Electronics recycling collection sponsored by the Jackson
Street Elementary School PTO, 120 Jackson Street,
Northampton. Fees will benefit the Jackson Street School.

June
*6/2 ReUse and Recycling Rally at the Smith Vocational
High School; 9am-noon at 80 Locust Street, Northampton.
*6/9 Community Paper Shredding Event sponsored by the
Northampton Council on Aging: 9-12 at 67 Conz Street,
Northampton. Donation Requested.
*6/21 Compost bin & rainbarrel distribution. Preregistration
required; call 413-587-1570 x4306 for more information.