Business Recycling & Waste Guide

Like our residents, all Natick businesses are encouraged to recycle; in some instances, it is mandatory.

Businesses operating in Massachusetts must follow state and federal rules and regulations for the

disposal of waste.

The Town of Natick encourages businesses to engage in the proactive, responsible recycling of waste

materials whenever possible. This guide outlines resources for recycling materials and disposing of

waste, as well as the rules and regulations that businesses must follow.

Private Hauler for Recycling and Trash
Natick Recycling Center (information below)
The A- Z Natick Recycling List: http://natickrecycle.pbworks.com/
Natick is served by the Northeast Region of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). The regional website is: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/about/contacts/northeast-region.html
To dispose of banned materials or find companies to process used materials, check the list of companies that collect or process items on the Mass Material Trader site.

Massachusetts Waste Disposal Bans
- http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/recycle/solid/massachusetts-waste-disposal-bans.html
- The following items are prohibited from disposal and/or transfer for disposal:

Asphalt pavement, brick & concrete
Cathode ray tubes
Clean gypsum wallboard
Ferrous & non-ferrous metals
Glass & metal containers *
Lead acid batteries
Recyclable paper, cardboard & paperboard *
Single resin narrow-necked plastics
Treated & untreated wood & wood waste
White goods (large appliances)
Whole tires (banned from landfills only; shredded tires acceptable)
*Accepted at the Natick Recycling Center

310 CMR 19.017: Waste Disposal Ban Regulation
- http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/recycle/solid/massachusetts-waste-disposal-bans.html#2
MassDEP Waste & Recycling Laws & Rules:
- http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/recycle/regulations/waste-and-recycling-laws-and-rules.html
- Includes brochures, guides, a matrix of all laws & regulations in tabular form
- Regulations for solid and toxic waste, water disposal bans, Federal & State laws

The Natick Recycling Center, located on West Street at the corner of Route 27, accepts these post-consumer

materials from businesses: paper, cardboard, glass containers, tin & aluminum cans and foil,

plastic containers [labeled 1 – 7], alkaline & small rechargeable batteries, and rigid plastics. Natick

residents can bring the listed materials as well as block styrofoam, waste oil, and yard waste. The

current hours of operation are Thursday/Friday from 8:00 – noon and Saturday/Sunday from

8:00 – 3:30 (hours are subject to change; please check the Town website).