Frequently asked questions
Yes, we accept Mattresses and box springs for a fee. Follow the arrows next to the green building to the residential area and the staff there will take your charge and show you where to place them.
Price: Look on the price sheet https://www.valley-recycling.us/residential
Unfortunately styrofoam would be accepted as trash only. Small quantities can be brought to the residential area.
We accept those items, although any form of paint would have to be solidified or dried up to be accepted. This can usually be done with cat litter or by leaving the can open for 24-48 hours. Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility, have a great day! Click here for latex paint disposal.
We do accept those items for a fee.
Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility!
Yes, we do take a piano , you have to go over our scale and weigh in.
Disposal cost is $160.00 per ton and the minimum scale fee is $25.00 for any loads weighing less than 280lbs.
We do accept sewing machines. Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility for assistance.
Your old knife set may be thrown away as trash. Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility for proper disposal.
We do accept beer and soda cans in our recycling area, but you are also able to donate those items to "Cans For Cancer" on our property as well if you'd prefer.
We do accept wood. The cost over the scale would be $160.00 per ton with a $25.00 minimum for any load weighing less than 280lbs
There is no fee for cardboard recycling when disposing trash at the same time. Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility for assistance.
I have a couple of questions Is there a size limit?
Does the freon need to be removed before bringing it in?
Can I get a receipt for this item?
The cost to dispose of a fridge, AC, A/C, Air Conditioner, or any item containing freon would be $30.00. The freon should not be removed before disposal, but if it is, it must include the certified sticker to avoid the freon charge. We do not provide receipts in the residential area of our facility.
We are privately owned and anyone can come here. We do not require dump stickers, you pay for what you bring. Price sheet on the residential page.
We do accept boats and campers.
All liquids, oil, gas, batteries and propane tanks must be removed prior to the disposal. There will be an extra charge of $10.00 per tire for a camper or boat trailer that are disposed of.
Disposal cost is $160.00 per ton or $.08 per pound over the scale.
Additional pricing would be for any freon units or appliances left in camper
We do not accept any form of hazardous waste, or liquid waste like paint, gasoline, diesel.
It depends on what kind of tires and quantity. Passenger car and small truck tires are $10.00 each in small quantities. Anything larger are not accepted.
Call us (413) 587-4279 if you have more than 10 tires to dispose off.
We don't accept alkaline batteries. Non-fluorescent bulbs are trash.
The cost of a couch does vary depending on size and weight, please see the list on our website for common residential items here: https://www.valley-recycling.us/ An attendant will be able to assist you in the residential area of our facility upon arrival. Have a great day!
We do accept gas or electric water heaters for a S10.00 fee.
Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility for assistance.
Have a great day!
Yes we accept the old CRT monitors or tv's for a charge: ($1.00 per diagonal inch up to 40 inches).
Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility for assistance. Have a great day!
We recommend donating your bagged fabric, clothes, sheets and linens into the planet aid boxes at the entrance to our facility.
Have a great day!
Gas grills without propane tanks will be free of charge in our metal container.
Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility for assistance.
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Three ring binders would be household waste and unfortunately unable to be recycled. You are able to bring them anyway you choose. Have a great day!
Old VCR tapes would be accepted as trash. Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility for assistance.
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Area rugs can run anywhere from $5-$25 depending on the size and weight of the rug itself. Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility for more accurate pricing.
If you have over 280lbs you can go over the scale for $160.00 ton, $0.08 per lb., with a $25.00 minimum charge over the scale.
Have a great day!
Yard waste does not have to go over the scale. You would go through the residential area of our facility and an attendant can price you out.
Yard Waste:
Leaves, grass clipping, and branches or brush less than 6" diameter/less than 4' lengths | ​ |
Pricing: | ​ |
30 gallon yard waste bag | $2.50 per bag |
Truck loads are priced at $15 per yard | $15.00 and up |
We have bins from "Planet Aid" at the entrance of our facility where you can drop of your items.
Per Mass<.>gov:
"In November 2022, Massachusetts banned textiles from disposal. Textiles include clothing, footwear, bedding, curtains, fabric, and similar items that are clean and dry. Even if your textiles are worn, torn, or stained, they can still be donated to a textile recycler" like:
Planet Aid!
Yes we accept furniture:
Large / Heavy furniture items (Bureau, oversize dressers, etc.) $25.00 to $35.00.
Medium Furniture items (Couch, Recliners) $15.00 to $25.00.
Small Furniture items (Chair, table, etc.) $3.00 to $10.
Sleeper Sofa Hide-A-Bed Couch $75.00
yes we accept toilets, if this is the only thing you have you can bring it directly down to our residential area behind the green building and staff there will help you
