Transfer Station News
Effective February 1, 2025 bag stickers will only be sold in $10 bundles.
On January 14, 2025 the Select Board approved the General Rules (attached below) for the Colrain Transfer Station to be effective February 1, 2025. Also, trash bag stickers will only be sold in $10 bundles as follows:
Please remember to attach the stickers to the top of the trash bag in a visible manner.
Transfer Station General Rules
For more information, please visit the Transfer Station webpage.
Posted: to Transfer Station on Tue, Jan 28, 2025
Updated: Tue, Jan 28, 2025
Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday, September 21 at Greenfield Community College & the Orange Transfer Station 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
Franklin County Solid Waste District will hold the 2024 household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, September 21 at Greenfield Community College (GCC) and the Orange Transfer Station.
Residents and businesses must pre-register by September 13th. Online pre-registration for the 2024 collection will open on August 14, at: franklincountywastedistrict.org. Mail-in registration forms will be available in mid-August at town transfer stations and in local newspapers.
Participants will be assigned an appointment time to bring waste to the collection; an appointment time and instructions will be provided by mail after registration is processed.
The collection is free for residents of most of the District’s 21 member towns. Businesses may participate but must pay for disposal costs. For business registration information, call (413) 772-2438.
This event provides an opportunity to dispose of hazardous items that should not be put in the trash, such as leftover oil-based paints, stains, thinners, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze, household cleaners, and other household chemicals. A more complete list of acceptable items is at: franklincountywastedistrict.org.
Batteries and mercury-containing items such as fluorescent light bulbs, thermometers, and thermostats are not accepted at this collection. These items, which may contain mercury or heavy metals, should never be put in trash or recycling. Handle them carefully, bring them to a municipal transfer station or a Regional Hazardous Waste “Super Site” and hand to the attendant. In addition, fluorescent light bulbs are accepted at Lowe’s Stores (all types of fluorescents), and Home Depot (CFLs only).
For more information visit: franklincountywastedistrict.org or contact the District at info@franklincountywastedistrict.org, (413) 772-2438. MA Relay for the hearing impaired: 711 or 1-800-439-2370 (TTY/TDD). The District is an equal opportunity provider.
Posted: to Transfer Station on Thu, Jul 18, 2024
Updated: Thu, Jul 18, 2024
New Food and Paper Waste Compost Program at the Colrain Transfer Station
In May 2023, the food and paper waste compost program began at the Colrain Transfer Station on Charlemont Rd.
Colrain Composts!
In May 2023, the FREE food and paper waste compost program began at the Colrain Transfer Station on Charlemont Rd. Reduce trash and save money for you household. See the newly revised handout here.
Posted: to Transfer Station on Fri, May 19, 2023
Updated: Tue, May 21, 2024
Free Compost Bins Available
Colrain residents can get a backyard compost bin at no cost. Inquire at the transfer station.
Colrain residents can get a backyard compost bin at no cost. Inquire at the transfer station. The town encourages all residents to remove organic material from the trash. Effective May 30th residents will be able to bring organic material to the transfer station’s compost dumpster. Residents can also use a backyard compost bin. Approximately 25% of household trash is organic material that can be diverted to a compost bin.
Posted: to Transfer Station on Fri, May 19, 2023
Updated: Fri, May 19, 2023
Regional Mattress Recycling Program Begins October 24, 2022
Bring all clean & dry mattresses & box springs to our Transfer Station for Recycling - Cost $35
Posted: to Transfer Station on Mon, Oct 17, 2022
Updated: Mon, Oct 17, 2022
TRANSFER STATION NEWS
Tuesday afternoon hours--5:30 PM - 7:30 PM--will start MAY 3, 2022.
Posted: to Transfer Station on Mon, Mar 21, 2022
Updated: Mon, Mar 21, 2022
TRANSFER STATION Bulky Waste Opening
Bulky Waste at the Transfer Station will open Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Posted: to Transfer Station on Mon, Mar 21, 2022
Updated: Mon, Mar 21, 2022
TRANSFER STATION Holiday Hours
Transfer Station Christmas and New Year's Day hours are as follows:
Christmas Day - Closed. Open Sunday, 12/26/21, 8 am - 4 pm
New Year's Day - Closed. Open Sunday, 1/2/22, 8 am - 4 pm
Posted: to Transfer Station on Mon, Dec 20, 2021
Updated: Mon, Dec 20, 2021
FREE Paper Shredding Events Across Franklin County
FREE Paper Shredding Events Across Franklin County
Posted: to Transfer Station on Tue, Oct 12, 2021
Updated: Tue, Oct 12, 2021
Transfer Station TUESDAY HOURS End October 5!
Tuesday hours at the Transfer Station will resume NEXT MAY 2022
Posted: to Transfer Station on Mon, Oct 4, 2021
Updated: Tue, Oct 5, 2021
Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Residents and businesses must pre-register by September 17!
Franklin County Solid Waste Management District
ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
Franklin County Solid Waste District is planning to hold the 2021 household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, September 25th at GCC’s Main Campus and the Orange Transfer Station.
Residents and businesses must pre-register by September 17th.
Online pre-registration for the 2021 collection will begin in mid-August, at: www.franklincountywastedistrict.org/hazwasteday.html. Mail-in registration forms will be available in late August at town transfer stations and in local newspapers. Participants will be assigned an appointment time to bring wastes to the collection; an appointment time and instructions will be provided by mail after registration is processed.
The collection is free for residents of most of the District’s 21 member towns. Businesses may participate but must pay for disposal costs. For business registration information, call (413) 772-2438.
This collection provides an opportunity to dispose of hazardous items that should not be put in the trash, such as leftover oil-based paints, stains, thinners, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze, household cleaners, and other household chemicals. A more complete list of acceptable items is at: www.franklincountywastedistrict.org/hazwasteday.html.
Batteries and mercury-containing items such as fluorescent light bulbs, thermometers, and thermostats will not be accepted at this collection. These items, which may contain mercury or heavy metals, should never be put in trash or recycling. Fluorescent bulbs, including compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), some types of batteries, and mercury items are accepted at municipal transfer stations. Handle carefully and hand to attendant. In addition, fluorescent light bulbs are accepted at Lowe’s Stores (all types of fluorescents), and Home Depot (CFLs only).
As the collection date approaches, please check the District's website for up-to-date Covid protocols. For more information visit: www.franklincountywastedistrict.org or contact the District at info@franklincountywastedistrict.org, (413) 772-2438. MA Relay for the hearing impaired: 711 or 1-800-439-2370 (TTY/TDD). The District is an equal opportunity provider.
Posted: to Transfer Station on Thu, Jul 29, 2021
Updated: Thu, Jul 29, 2021