The house numbering program consists of installing a sign with a reflective number, attached to a metal post, near the end of your driveway where it will be visible from the street. The visibility of your house number is critical to a quick response time in ...
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| Member | Title | Phone | Term Start | Term End |
James Wettereau Judi Bogart Ilene Diamond | Chairperson Member Member | | 2025 2023 2025 | 2028 2026 2027 |
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Meeting times: First and Third Tuesdays at 6:30 pm - Transfer Station Hours: Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm: Saturdays 7 - 11 am |
| Term: Elected for 3 years at the Annual Town Meeting |
| Compensation: Chair - $1,000/year, Members - $500/year |
| Email: boh@cummington-ma.gov |
Board of Health Phone Number: 413-634-5744
Use this link to open or get a PDF of the fee schedule
Green burial information and fees.
Info about the Take It or Leave It Shed.
Household disposal events calendar
Hazardous waste day info (10/28/25)
Hazardous waste day pre-registration form (pre-registration from 10/1 to 10/14/25)
HRMC is now a part of the Green Team which has great educational materials for all age groups, opportunity for the school to apply for FREE recycling small bins, large toters, and composting bins. Also opportunity for the youth to submit a green team project and be awarded recognition and prizes for the students. More info here: https://thegreenteam.org/
The Springfield Municipal Recycling Facility at: www.springfieldmrf.org
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/
Click here for info on well water testing.
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.
The 2025 RRR Guide is here: https://tinyurl.com/RRRN-2025
Pizza box recycling info.
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.
Regulations for Outdoor Hydronic Heaters - Use this link to open.