Facts about the Southbridge Landfill

A landfill is an engineered system where true trash is disposed of. A landfill is designed to maximize the amount of material that can be deposited, while simultaneously protecting the surrounding environment.

Landfills are not the ultimate solution for the management of materials. That is why we have to THINK REDUCE!

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News and Upcoming Events

2013 Recycling & Holiday Calendar is available.

Leafe and Yard Waste site ope for the season
at 185 Guelphwood Rd (DPW) NO PLASTIC BAGS

Curbside Leaf and Yard collection
April 22nd - June 1st 2013 NO PLASTIC BAGS

Earth Day Event
Saturday April 20th 9am-1pm Town Common (Rain Date April 27th)

Southbridge Receives Recycling Award!

Southbridge was recognized for its outstanding education program. Read press release.
See award.

Curbside Clothing Pickup Every Tuesday
The Town of Southbridge is partnering with the Salvation Army. Register by noon Monday. Read more.

Sharps Disposal
Do not put in trash. Bring to Preventative Health Nurse.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), thermostats and button cell batteries contain mercury.
Do not put in trash. Read more.

Sustainability Committee Seeks One More Member.

FREE Home Energy Assessment with Mass Save. There's no obligation. Learn about energy-saving improvements and rebates. Visit MassSave.com or call 866-527-SAVE.

Recycling Rates!
Year end rates 2012 24.99% vs 2011 18.01%

January 27.93%

February 24.4%

March 23.97%

Read our Testimonials

Events:

Household Hazardous Waste Events are held quarterly on Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM at Casella Waste Services Facility, 165 Barefoot Rd., Southbridge, MA on the following dates:
March 30
June 29
September 28
December 7
Dates are subject to change.

This site is brought to you by a partnership between the Town of Southbridge Health Department & Casella