Hanson, MA Bags | What to Throw | What to Recycle | Program Background | FAQs
WHERE DO I BUY THE BAGS?
Hanson’s official PAYT bags are available in the following sizes and quantities. Each package is $11.00 and no sales tax will be charged.
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Small, 15-gallon PAYT bags are sold in packages of eight.
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Large, 30-gallon PAYT bags are sold in packages of five.
Store Name | Street Address | City, State | Phone Number |
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Ace Hardware | 1361 Main Street | Hanson, MA | (781) 293-6344 |
Cumberland Farms | 2 Main Street | Hanson, MA | (781) 293-9379 |
CVS Pharmacy | 471 Liberty Street | Hanson, MA | (781) 293-3545 |
Hanson Grain | 968 West Washington Street | Hanson, MA | (781) 447-6621 |
Myettes General Store | 156 Liberty Street | Hanson, MA | (781) 293-0210 |
Shaw's Supermarket | 476 Liberty Street | Hanson, MA | (781) 293-3008 |
Stop & Shop | 375 Centre Avenue | Abington, MA | (781) 871-0020 |
Stop & Shop | 341 Plymouth Street | Halifax, MA | (781) 293-5786 |
Stop & Shop | 24 Mattakeesett Street | Pembroke, MA | (781) 293-1262 |
Stop & Shop | 475 Bedford Street | Whitman, MA | (781) 447-7817 |
Tedeschi Food Shops | 12 Monponsett Street | Hanson, MA | (781) 293-3529 |
Village Mini Mart | 911 Main Street | Hanson, MA | (781) 294-1612 |
14-58 Liquors | 470 Liberty Street | Hanson, MA | (781) 293-1458 |
A map of the above store locations may also be found here: Participating stores map
Please report any bag quality issues to WasteZero at 1-800-866-3954.
Hanson trash bags are manufactured and distributed by WasteZero. WasteZero partners with communities to reduce waste and increase recycling.
WHAT TO THROW AWAY?
Trash Disposal Rules and Guidelines
General Rules
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Only orange Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) bags will be accepted for household trash.
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Stickers remain the property of the Town of Hanson.
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Any violation of these rules may result in the loss of stickers.
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Hazardous wastes/products and business waste are prohibited.
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All scrap metal and other recyclables are the property of the Town. Picking is prohibited.
Do not place the following items in the Town-approved bags:
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Recyclable plastic, glass, paper, cardboard, or metal
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Leaves, grass, or yard waste
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Dirt, sod, concrete, or rock
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Construction/demolition debris
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Household hazardous waste, including needles
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Hot ashes or flammable materials such as oil, gas, or liquid paint
Bulk Items
The transfer station serves as a drop off center for bulky items. Residents may drop off such items during normal operating hours. There are associated fees and a limit to the number of items that can be dropped off.
Bulk item tickets must be purchased online via the Board of Health website or at Town Hall. You must have a valid transfer station sticker to purchase a bulky item ticket.
Mattresses, box springs, and the like must be cut up small enough to fit into the mouth of the compactor prior to disposal at the transfer station.
Bulky Items
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Microwave $10.00
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Dehumidifier $10.00
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Refrigerator $10.00
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Air Conditioner $10.00
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Other Appliances $10.00
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Other Bulky items (e.g. rugs, mattress, box springs) $10.00
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3 or more bulky items $30.00
CRT’s and Televisions
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Computers $10.00
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Monitors $10.00
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Television $10.00
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19″ to 37″ $15.00
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38″ or larger $20.00
Miscellaneous
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Car Tires $2.00/ea
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Truck Tires $5.00/ea
More Information
For more information, please contact the Hanson Board of Health
Open Hours
Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 8am to 5pm
Tuesday from 8am to 8pm
Friday from 8am to 12pm
Transfer Station is open
Monday, Tuesday & Friday – 8:45am – 4:45pm
Closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Saturday & Sunday - 8:45am – 4:45pm
Closed Wednesday & Thursday
CONTACT >
Town of Hanson
Board of Health
Town Hall
542 Liberty Street, 2nd Floor
Hanson, MA 02341
781-293-3138, ext. 122
https://www.hanson-ma.gov/transfer-station
Transfer Station
201 Franklin St, Route 27
Hanson MA 02341
781-293-6619