Telephone: 737-1129

WASTE MANAGEMENT 2005 HOLIDAYS

May 30, 2005 – Memorial Day September 5, 2005 – Labor Day

July 4, 2005 – Fourth of July November 24, 2005 - Thanksgiving

East Longmeadow residents are reminded that recycling is mandatory in East Longmeadow. They should familiarize themselves with the following information to avoid problems with rubbish disposal:

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

East Longmeadow residents are reminded that if your pick up day falls on one of the Holidays listed about, your trash and recycling collections will be one day late following the Holiday. Residents should refer to the Trash/Recycling Schedule which follows these instructions for collection dates by Zone. All material to be removed by the contractor shall be placed on the tree belt, or otherwise at the edge of the street, by the occupant of the premises to be served by 7 A.M. on the day of collection.

Any complaints must be made directly to the Trash Collector (Phone: 737-1129) and then if satisfaction is not obtained you may call the Board of Health at the Town Hall (525-5400 Ext. 420). If, due to inclement weather, collections are not completed on the day scheduled, they are usually made the following day. Bulk items and yard waste will not be picked up by the contractor.

TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION:

The contractor will handle material placed in standard rubbish or equivalent barrels, or in other units acceptable to the contractor. Such units shall consist of metal or plastic barrels with sloping sides not exceeding 45 gallons in capacity or 60 pounds in weight. Not withstanding the above, tied plastic bags not exceeding 30 gallons in capacity are acceptable. Also acceptable are 90-gallon wheeled containers, not exceeding 200 pounds in capacity, if they are compatible with the present hydraulic lifting equipment on the contractor's vehicles. It is recommended that food waste be brought to the curb in a second container. Ashes are to be placed in a plastic bag, which is to be tied and then placed in a metal container to insure that there are no hot coals.

RECYCLING COLLECTION:

Paper/cardboard (Category 1): Newspapers (with inserts), magazines/catalogs, clean corrugated cardboard (flattened and less than 3’ x 3’), brown paper grocery bags, and white letter paper. Place on the curb in brown paper bags or place in a standard rubbish container with a white strip of tape around the top of the container to designate it as a container holding recyclables. All other types of paper/cardboard should be disposed of with regular trash materials.

Glass/cans/plastics (Category 2): Unbroken glass or metal food and beverage containers. (Aerosol cans will not be accepted.) Cans may be flattened. Plastic containers designated by the numbers 1 through 7 surrounded by a triangle stamped on the bottom or back of the container.

Empty motor oil containers are not acceptable even though they have the correct designation on the bottom of the container. Plastic containers are to be rinsed, have caps removed and be flattened, and must be brought to the curb in the same container as recyclable glass and cans. Glass/cans/plastics should be brought to the curb in the blue recycling container. If a blue recycling container is not available or is not large enough, a standard rubbish container may be used if it is marked with a white strip of tape around the top of the container.

ALL CATEGORIES OF RECYCLABLES ARE COLLECTED ON THE SAME DAY. THERE IS TO BE NO COMMINGLING OF CARDBOARD/PAPER WITH GLASS/CANS/PLASTIC. PAPER/CARDBOARD ARE TO BE BROUGHT TO THE CURB IN A CONTAINER SEPARATE FROM GLASS/CANS/PLASTICS.

NOTE: Acid-type batteries (car/truck/boat) are prohibited from curbside trash pickups. Also prohibited are mercury button-type batteries and rechargeable batteries (used in cellular phones, cordless or portable telephones, communications equipment, lap-top computers, battery operated power tools). These types of batteries are to be disposed of the Knowlton Disposal Area under the direction of the disposal person at the site. Mercury button-type batteries will also be accepted at Public School Buildings, Council on Aging Office, Town Clerk's Office at the Town Hall, Public Library and each of the housing for the elderly projects under the jurisdiction of the East Longmeadow Housing Authority.

Used Paint Disposal: Oil based and latex paint should be treated as follows: (1) If the can is empty, remove the lid and let the can dry completely to a solid state. Place the can in the trash with the lid removed. If the can does not completely dry, treat it as a partial can; (2) If the cans are partially full, remove the lid and pour absorbent kitty litter into the can. Let the paint and kitty litter dry to a solid state, which usually happens overnight. Test to see that there is no liquid residue. If there is, repeat the procedure. Once the paint is completely dry, place the can and the lid separately into the trash.

If paint is lead based, save it for the next Hazardous Waste Collection Day.

Fluorescent Lamps/Bulbs (including compact or energy-saver versions): All fluorescent light bulbs are now being accepted at the Knowlton Disposal Area Transfer Station. They are not to be disposed of in the regular trash collection. Do not break bulbs as they contain mercury and can be hazardous when broken. Also, do not tape the bulbs together, as they break when the tape is removed.

Mercury Bearing Devices (such as thermometers, thermostats, mercury switches) are now being accepted at the Knowlton Disposal Area Transfer Station. They are not to be disposed of in the regular trash collection. For example, mercury switches are found in or under the lids of clothes washers and chest freezers. They stop spin cycles or turn on a light.

The pick up of CRTs (such as televisions and computer monitors) has been banned by the Department of Environmental Protection These items are now part of a collection project with Goodwill Industries. Televisions and computers may be taken to Goodwill Industries, 285 Dorset Street, Springfield, MA, during their regular working hours. They will be accepted at a charge. Residents must provide proof of East Longmeadow residency when dropping of the items.

Bulk Trash Regulations: The East Longmeadow Board of Health recognizes the need for residents to dispose of bulk trash items on occasion. While the Town used to provide this service for free through state grant money, unfortunately those grants have been eliminated and we can no longer provide this as a free service to our residents.

However, the residents of the Town have several options available to them to dispose of bulk items. First, residents have the ability to bring trash items to the Knowlton Transfer Station on Somers Road (please see Knowlton Transfer Station Rules & Regulations). There is a nominal fee to dispose of items at the transfer station. Second, you can request a curbside bulk trash pick up at your house by Waste Management.

To process a request for a curbside bulk pickup at your home, you should call Waste Management Customer Service at 800-545-4560 to schedule a pick-up date. You will inform the Customer Service Representative of the items to be picked up and they will notify you of the cost to remove those items and the date when the pickup can be done. Please note: There is a minimum $50 charge for individual pickups (waived for seniors 65 and over) and all requests must be prepaid at the time the appointment is made. Items will need to be placed by the curb by 7:00 a.m. of the day of the pickup and an additional charge may be instituted if you miss your appointment and a new appointment needs to be made.

	BULK TRASH PRICE LISTINGS

ITEM		PRICE	SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Air conditioner		$ 65.00
Appliances (washer, dryer, stove)		$ 50.00
Bicycles (adult)		$ 10.00
(children’s)		$ 5.00
Cabinets (kitchen)		$ 25 for 2
Carpet (per 108 sq 9x12)		$ 40.00	cut into 4ftx12ft strips rolled & tied
Chairs (dining/kitchen)		$ 8.00
Computer monitor		$ 50.00
Dehumidifier		$ 65.00
Doors (metal or wood)		$ 15.00
Entertainment Center		$ 20.00
File Cabinet		$ 10.00
Freezer		$ 65.00	Remove doors
Gas grill		$ 30.00	No propane tanks
Lawnmower - rider		$ 50.00	Drain fluid/remove battery
push mower		$ 25.00	Drain fluid/remove battery
Mattress or Box Spring		$ 30.00
Microwave (under 30")		$ 25.00
over 30"		$ 40.00
Playhouse (plastic)		$ 15.00	Includes other large children toys
Recliner		$ 20.00
Refrigerator		$ 65.00	Remove doors
Dorm sized		$ 65.00
Commercial		$125.00	Remove doors
Sofa		$ 50.00
Loveseat		$ 30.00
Sleeper Sofa		$ 60.00
Swing set (wooden or metal)		$ 50.00
Table (kitchen/dining)		$ 20.00
w/ 2 chairs		$ 30.00
w/ 4 chairs		$ 40.00
Television		$ 50.00
Projection or console		$ 65.00
Tires - truck		$ 10.00
Car		$ 5.00
Toilet		$ 15.00
Treadmill		$ 50.00
Tubs (cast iron or ceramic)		$125.00
Water heater (40-50 gal)		$ 50.00
Weight bench		$ 10.00
Windows		$ 10.00
Wood (construction)		$ 15 per bundle	wood must be cut & bundled
			no more than 4 feet long

We do not take car batteries or propane tanks

Note: there is $50 minimum charge (waived for senior citizens over 65 years)

You should also be aware that the Town no longer offers free removal of computer monitors or televisions at the Goodwill Industries on Dorset Street. Residents can still bring these items to Goodwill Industries for disposal; however, Goodwill Industries does assess a charge for the disposal of the item depending upon the size of the item.

If you have any questions about the Bulk Trash disposal process or any other questions regarding trash collection or recycling, please feel free to contact the Board of Health at 525-5400x420.

"REMEMBER TO RECYCLE – IT’S MANDATORY IN EAST LONGMEADOW.”

TOWN OF EAST LONGMEADOW

TRASH/RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE FOR 2005

ZONE – 1

Dates:

Jan. 3-Trash	Apr. 4-Recycle	July 5-Trash	Oct. 3-Recycle
Jan. 10-Recycle	Apr. 11-Trash	July 11-Recycle	Oct. 10-Trash
Jan. 17-Trash	Apr. 18-Recycle	July 18-Trash	Oct. 17-Recycle
Jan. 24-Recycle Jan 31 - Trash	Apr. 25-Trash	July 25-Recycle	Oct. 24-Trash Oct. 31-Recycle

Feb. 7-Recycle	May 2-Recycle	Aug. 1-Trash	Nov. 7-Trash
Feb. 14-Trash	May 9-Trash	Aug. 8-Recycle	Nov. 14-Recycle
Feb. 21-Recycle	May 16-Recycle	Aug. 15-Trash	Nov. 21-Trash
Feb. 28-Trash	May 23-Trash	Aug. 22-Recycle	Nov. 28-Recycle
	May 31-Recycle	Aug. 29-Trash

Mar. 7-Recycle	June 6-Trash	Sep. 6-Recycle	Dec. 5-Trash
Mar. 14-Trash	June 13-Recycle	Sep. 12-Trash	Dec. 12-Recycle
Mar. 21-Recycle	June 20-Trash	Sep. 19-Recycle	Dec. 19-Trash
Mar. 28-Trash	June 27-Recycle	Sep. 26-Trash	Dec. 26-Recycle

Streets:

Acorn	Kelsey	Pecousic Drive
Amaretta	Kensington	Princeton
Avery	Kingman	Putting Green Circle
Bartlett	Kingston	Robin
Birch (67-91)	Lombard	Roderick
Braeburn	Lull	Saugus
Cooley	Lyric	Smith
Donald	Maplehurst	Town View Circle
Euclid	Melrose	Vineland
Franconia Circle	Mereline	Voyer
Garland	Moore	Vreeland
Gerrard	Nelson	Worthy
Hamlet	Niagara	Young
Holy Cross Circle	Orange
James	Patterson

ZONE – 2

Dates:

Jan. 4-Trash	Apr. 5-Recycle	July 6-Trash	Oct. 4-Recycle
Jan. 11-Recycle	Apr. 12-Trash	July 12-Recycle	Oct. 11-Trash
Jan. 18-Trash	Apr. 19-Recycle	July 19-Trash	Oct. 18-Recycle
Jan. 25-Recycle	Apr. 26-Trash	July 26-Recycle	Oct. 25-Trash

Feb. 1-Trash	May 3-Recycle	Aug. 2-Trash	Nov. 1-Recycle
Feb. 8-Recycle	May 10-Trash	Aug. 9-Recycle	Nov. 8-Trash
Feb. 15-Trash	May 17-Recycle	Aug. 16-Trash	Nov. 15-Recycle
Feb. 22-Recycle	May 24-Trash	Aug. 23-Recycle	Nov. 22-Trash
		Aug. 30-Trash	Nov. 29-Recycle