Board of Health Phone Number: 413-634-5744

Annual Car Sticker/Bag Tag Information and Permit Renewal Form - Rev. 6/23

Click here for downloadable copy of Annual Permit Renewal Form.

Plastic Recycling Guidelines - 6/23

Link to ost recent plastic recycling guidelines for Cummington's Transfer Station.

2022 HRMC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

For dates and pre-registration information, click here.

Fee Schedule for Large Items - Transfer Station - Rev. 6/7/22

Use this link to open or get a PDF of the fee schedule 

Fee Schedule, Misc (septic inspections, etc.) - Rev. 8/20

Use this link to open or get a PDF of the fee schedule 

Green Burial Information 7/21

 Click here for green burial information and fees.  

Click here for green burial checklist.

HRMC Annual Report 2022

Click here for HRMC's annual report. 

Recycling Resourses 

The Springfield Municipal Recycling Facility at: www.springfieldmrf.org

MaDEP’s Beyond the Bin at: http//recyclesearch.com/profile/ma

 Beyond the Bin - 5/26/23

Beyond the Bin is for next-level searching.  The directory helps Massachusetts residents find recycling and reuse outlets for household items -  including old electronics, plastic bags, furniture, and textiles – that cannot be recycled with household bottles, cans and paper.  Use this link:https:   https://recyclesmartma.org/beyond-the-bin-search/

Well Water Testing - 5/19

Click here for info on well water testing.

Common Household Hazardous Waste

This link lists common items from your yard, garage, workshop, and in your home that may become old or unwanted, and need proper disposal. Click here.

Safe Disposal of Hypodermic Needles at the Cummington Transfer Station - 10/5/21

 Click here for guidelines.

Order Earth Machine Compost Bin - 2/14/22

 Click here for info to order your composting bin.

 Documents for Solid Waste Commercial Haulers

 1) Cover letter for Solid Waste Haulers - Click here.

2) Regulations for Refuse and Recycling Collection & Hauling - Click here.

3) HRMC 310 CMR Waste Ban Sign - Click here.

4) Permit notification for Commercial Haulers - Click here.  

Cummington BoH Establishes a 50% Recycling Goal - Rev. 3/21

 Click here for a list of tips to recycle properly while shifting more of your household trash to the recycling bin.

Good to Know Information - Updated 3/22

Click on this link to find updated information about: Open Bins, Freon Appliances, Electronics Collection; Styrofoam; Packing Peanuts for Potters; Book Bin and the Salvation Army Bin.

Recycling Clothing and Textiles - 2022

 Click here for recent article on how to recycle clothing and textiles.

Recycle Smart Newsletter - Jan. 2022

 You asked, we answered.  Top recycling questions of 2021.  Click here.

Take It or Leave It Shed Guidelines - Rev. 12/7/21

The attached "Take it or Leave it shed Guidelines.pdf" is a helpful introduction to the new shed near the Transfer Station office. Submit your items at the office.  Click here to see details.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle -- "What Do I Do With?" info 2022

Check out the 15th annual Reduce, Reuse Recycle guide (Northern Pioneer Valley), with local recycling information, news, and the "What Do I Do With...?" A to Z disposal guide: https://tinyurl.com/RRRN-2022

Safe Home, Healthy Home Flyer

The attached "Safe Home - Healthy Home" flier contains hazardous waste info, including mercury in thermometers, thermostats, and rechargeable batteries. (Note: standard household alkaline batteries are not designated as hazardous and can be disposed of with regular household trash.) Click here for PDF. 

-- More Details about Battery Disposal (with pictures)

This link shows various types of batteries and how to prepare them for appropriate disposal. Bring them into the Transfer Station office for more details.  Click here.

Outdoor Hydronic Heaters

Adopted 5/1/09; revised 3/5/13

Regulations for Outdoor Hydronic Heaters - Use this link to open.