Leominster Dump Hours: A Comprehensive Guide to Waste Disposal

Introduction

Are you a resident of Leominster, MA, looking for information on the local dump hours and waste disposal services? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the essential details you need to know about the AKS Recycling & Transfer Station, including its operating hours, accepted materials, and fees.

AKS Recycling & Transfer Station Hours

The AKS Recycling & Transfer Station is open to the public during the following hours:

• Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 1 PM
• Thursday and Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM
• Saturday: 8 AM – 11:30 AM

Location and Contact Information

The AKS Recycling & Transfer Station is conveniently located at:

• 15 Cobbler Drive
• Fitchburg, MA 01420
• Phone: (978) 362-4012

Accepted Materials

The AKS Recycling & Transfer Station accepts a wide range of materials for disposal, including:

• Non-Hazardous:
  • Construction & Demolition Debris
  • Municipal Solid Waste
  • Tires
  • Yard Waste/Green Waste
• Hazardous:
  • The facility does not accept hazardous waste. Please refer to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection page for more information on hazardous waste disposal.

Fees and Charges

• Residents of Leominster:
  • Residents are limited to bringing one bag or one small item of household rubbish per week to the transfer station without a charge.
  • Residents can bring any amount of yard waste and recycling to the transfer station at no charge.
  • Proof of residency is required.
• Non-Residents:
  • Additional rubbish to be disposed of will be directed across the scale and paid for in a private transaction with AKS.
  • There is a $90 minimum charge and users will pay by the pound for whatever they wish to dispose of.
  • The current charge is $150 per ton (approximately 7 and 1/2 cents per pound).

Additional Services

In addition to waste disposal, the AKS Recycling & Transfer Station also offers the following services:

• Appliance Disposal: Residents can bring stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, trash compactors, and water heaters for FREE.
• Metal Recycling: Winthrop Metals in Fitchburg will take all metal items for no fee except for those containing Freon or any liquid, i.e., gas in a lawnmower. Call (978) 343-3627 before going to the facility.
• Electrical Component Recycling and Disposal:
  • Raw Materials Recovery Corp.
    • 461 W. Broadway
    • Gardner, MA 01440
    • (978) 730-8266
  • Blue Knife Recycling LLC
    • 25 Mohawk Drive
    • Leominster, MA 01453
    • (978) 906-5520

Conclusion

The AKS Recycling & Transfer Station is a valuable resource for residents of Leominster and the surrounding area. By following the information provided in this guide, you can ensure that your waste is disposed of properly and responsibly. Remember to check the website or call the facility for any updates or changes to the hours or fees.