In Andover:
What to recycle can one recycle biweekly?
When to recycle will recyclables be collected, including dates and streets?
How to dispose of other materials. does one dispose of special materials?
Why is it important to recycle? is it important for Andover to recycle?
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Recycling Committee:
Tony Connell
Candy Dann
Don Gottfried
Marya Lundgren
Alanna McKee
Jan Niebudek
Glenn Rogers
Scott Stecher
Seal of Town of Andover, Massachusetts
Public Works:
Jack Petkus, Director
Sandy Gerraughty

978-623-8350

Recycling Cathode Ray Tubes and Other Products Containing Mercury

CRT's and mercury containing items are banned from regular trash and biweekly recycling because of their unhealthy lead or mercury content.

Two events at West Middle School on Shawsheen Road from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Saturday, September 20, 2008, and Saturday, June 6, 2009

Proof of Andover residency required.

Bring: Do Not Bring; discard into regular trash:
  • Computer systems *
  • TV's *
  • Fluorescent bulbs
  • Compact flourescent
  • Microwave ovens
  • Lead Acid Batteries
  • Mercury products including, but not limited to, glass thermometers, old thermostats, barometers, blood pressure machines
  • Cell phones
  • Rechargeable, button or lithium batteries

 
  • Printers
  • Faxes
  • Keyboards and mouse
  • Inkjet or toner cartridges
  • Speakers
  • Radios
  • Appliances **
  • Lamps
  • Alkaline batteries
  • Stereos
  • VCR's
  • DVD players
  • Cameras
* Limited to a maximum of two computer systems and two TV's.
** Small appliances may be disposed of in regular trash; large ones, such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, heaters, air-conditioners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, hot water heaters may not be put in the trash collection; they must be disposed of individually through a private contractor at the individual's expense.  Click here for some options.

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