Are You Aware of Massachusetts’ Waste Bans?
The “Waste Bans” are restrictions on the disposal and transfer for disposal of
certain hazardous and recyclable items at solid waste facilities in Massachusetts.
The Waste Bans are designed to:
1.) Conserve landfill capacity,
2.) minimize the need for new facility construction,
3.) and signal recyclables markets that large volumes of material are
available on a consistent basis.
Materials that are included in the Waste Bans:
· Lead-acid batteries
· Leaves and Yard Waste
· Whole Tires
· White Goods
· Metal Containers
· Glass Containers
· Single Resin Narrow-necked Plastics (soda
bottles, detergent bottles,
etc.)
· Recyclable Paper
· Cathode Ray Tubes
To obtain detailed information about the Waste Bans refer to the Massachusetts Department
of Environmental Protection’s (MA DEP) website at:
http://www.state.ma.us/dep
, or call the DEP InfoLine at 617-338-2255.
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