Waste Narrative Letter.docSeptember 3, 2021
Municipally supported solid waste services are available in Northampton through drop-off collection of household discards at two transfer stations and during special events held at Smith
Vocational High School. The Division promotes waste reduction through resident composting, reuse, and recycling opportunities.
Solid Waste Disposal Ordinances, including requirements for storage, container location, littering, transporting refuse, and collection, are found in Chapter 272 of the City’s General
Code.
Transfer Station Information
Private solid waste services are available in Northampton through various companies but primarily:
USA Recycling
Pedal People – Trash, Recycling and Compost by Bicycle
Waste Reduction is addressed on pages 43 and 44 of the Resilience and Regeneration Plan, and a waste snapshot is highlighted on the resiliency dashboard.
David Veleta, P.E.
City Engineer