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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.

  • Small, 15-gallon PAYT bags are sold in packages of eight.

  • Large, 30-gallon PAYT bags are sold in packages of five.

Store Name
Street Address
City, State
Phone Number
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.

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WHAT TO THROW AWAY?

Trash Disposal Rules and Guidelines

General Rules

  • Only orange Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) bags will be accepted for household trash.

  • Stickers remain the property of the Town of Hanson.

  • Any violation of these rules may result in the loss of stickers.

  • Hazardous wastes/products and business waste are prohibited.

  • 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:

  • Recyclable plastic, glass, paper, cardboard, or metal

  • Leaves, grass, or yard waste

  • Dirt, sod, concrete, or rock

  • Construction/demolition debris

  • Household hazardous waste, including needles

  • 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

  • Microwave $10.00

  • Dehumidifier $10.00

  • Refrigerator $10.00

  • Air Conditioner $10.00

  • Other Appliances $10.00

  • Other Bulky items (e.g. rugs, mattress, box springs) $10.00

  • 3 or more bulky items $30.00

CRT’s and Televisions

  • Computers $10.00

  • Monitors $10.00

  • Television $10.00

  • 19″ to 37″ $15.00

  • 38″ or larger $20.00

Miscellaneous

  • Car Tires $2.00/ea

  • Truck Tires $5.00/ea

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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

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