Question 1

Can I bring a mattress and/or box spring to Valley Recycling?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Do you recycle block styrofoam or does it just go into trash?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately styrofoam would be accepted as trash only.  Small quantities can be brought to the residential area.

Question 3

Do you accept old latex paint cans, with some paint still in them?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Do you accept electronics....TV, Toaster oven, shredder, cameras etc?

Accepted Answer

We do accept those items for a fee.
Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility!

Question 5

I need to dispose of a piano and would like to know if you do this?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do take a piano , you have to go over our scale and weigh in. 
Disposal cost is $170.00 per ton and the minimum scale fee is $25.00 for any loads weighing less than 260lbs.

Question 6

Do you take sewing machines for disposal?

Accepted Answer

We do accept sewing machines. Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility for assistance.

Question 7

Do you accept old kitchen knives for recycling?

Accepted Answer

Your old knife set may be thrown away as trash. Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility for proper disposal.

Question 8

Do you accept clean soda /beer cans for recycling?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Trying to get rid of some scrap lumber mostly pressure treated?

Accepted Answer

We do accept wood. The cost over the scale would be $170.00 per ton with a $25.00 minimum for any load weighing less than 260lbs

Question 10

I have some cardboard to recycle. Is there a fee?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

I noticed that the cost for a freon item is $30. I have a fridge to get rid of!

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Is this transfer station only available to Northampton residents?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Do you take junk boats or campers?

Accepted Answer

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 $170.00 per ton over the scale.
Additional pricing would be for any freon units or appliances left in camper

Question 14

Do you accept hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

We do not accept any form of hazardous waste, or liquid waste like paint, gasoline, diesel.

Question 15

Tires! Do you take them and what is the charge?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Do you accept alkaline batteries and non-fluorescent light bulbs

Accepted Answer

We don't accept alkaline batteries. Non-fluorescent bulbs are trash.

Question 17

Hello, I have a broken couch, how much would it be to drop it off there.

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 18

Are water heaters (electric) accepted?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 19

Old Computer monitor or an Old CRT Television

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 20

Do you accept cloths, fabrics, sheets, old bed covers, etc?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 21

Wondering if you take gas grills for scrap metal?

Accepted Answer

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.
Have a great day!

Question 22

I have a big box of various used 3 ring binders to get rid of!

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 23

Are VCR Tapes recyclable?

Accepted Answer

Old VCR tapes would be accepted as trash. Please see an attendant in the residential area of our facility for assistance.

Have a great day!

Question 24

Do you take large area rugs and if so, how much is the fee per rug?

Accepted Answer

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 260lbs you can go over the scale for $170.00 ton with a $25.00 minimum charge.

Question 25

Brush, yard waste, grass clippings small branches. Do I need to go on the scale I have a trailer with brush?

Accepted Answer

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:

Question 26

How do I throw away clothes in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 27

Furniture, do you accept furniture items

Accepted Answer

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

Question 28

toilet or toilets

Accepted Answer

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

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