Pick up your Transfer Station Sticker and punch card at the Town Office as soon as possible. For more information contact Bob Hodgkins at the Transfer Station 946-2093 or Town Manager, Charlie Noonan at the Town Office 946-5146.
The 2009/2010 Transfer Station stickers are now available. Pick yours up at the Town Office.
Household Hazardous Waste Information for Greene Residents. All hazardous waste may be taken to the Lewiston Solid Waste Facility, 424 River Rd, Lewiston (near the Wal-Mart Distribution Center).
1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month from May to November, 8:00am to noon.
FMI contact AVCOG @ 783-9186 or Bob Hodgkins at 946-2093.
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Bob Hodgkins
Transfer Station Attendant
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WITHOUT A VALID PERMIT STICKER!!
Greene Transfer Station Facility Rules
2009
1. All users of the Transfer Station Facility (the "Facility") shall be subject to the provisions of the rules and regulations contained herein and the Town of Greene Solid Waste Disposal and Transfer Station Ordinance.
2. All users of the Facility shall comply with the directions of the facility attendants as they pertain to disposal at and use of the Facility. Children under 12 years of age must remain in vehicles at all times. Facility equipment has the right of way. Any questions regarding the rules contained herein or the directions of the attendant should be addressed to the Town Manager or Board of Selectmen.
3. Hours of Operation:
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday 10:00am to 2:00pm.
4. Acceptable Waste: The following types of waste, as defined herein, will be accepted at the Facility:
Household waste
Scrap metal
Recyclable waste
Tires
Furniture and Carpeting
Construction and Demolition Debris
Brush
Leaves and other Compostable Material
Household Universal Waste.
Dry Paint
Cat Litter (double bagged)
5. Unacceptable Waste: The following types of waste, as defined herein, will not be accepted at the Facility:
Stumps
Rock, Dirt & Fill
Dead Animals & Fowl
Manure of any kind
Bricks, cement, asphalt paving
Railroad ties, telephone poles
Hot/Cold ashes
Junk vehicles
Propane tanks
Asbestos
Radioactive waste
Hazardous waste
Any liquid other than oil & antifreeze
6. Permit Required: All vehicles entering the Facility must display a valid Town of Greene Transfer Station Permit Sticker clearly visible to the attendant. Stickers are issued at the Greene Town Office during normal business hours. A Temporary permit may be issued to residents engaging non-residents to deliver material to the transfer station under unusual circumstances.
7. Punch Cards: Each household within the Town of Greene will be issued a Greene Waste Punch Card. The Punch Card will allow the bearer to dispose free of charge per year the following items:
a. One (1) Appliance with Freon removed (i.e. refrigerator, air conditioner, etc.)
b. One (1) CRT or Television
c. Two (2) other white metal goods (i.e. washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher, etc.)
d. One (1) mattress and box spring
e. One (1) Bulky Good (i.e. couch, stuffed, carpet up to 12'x15', etc.)
Punch Cards are valid for two (2) calendar years and are not transferable. Duplicates will not be issued for lost or stolen Punch Cards.
8. Fee Schedule: The following fees shall be assessed for each item disposed of beyond those permitted on the Punch Card;
a. CRT (computer screen) or television $10.00
b. Mattress and box spring set $10.00
c. Couch $10.00
d. Stuffed Chair $5.00
e. Carpet up to 12'x15' $10.00
f. Tires up to 21 inch $5.00 each
g. Equipment & Tractor Tires $30.00 each
h. Items with Freon removed $15.00
i. White metal appliances $5.00
j. Commercial Hauler Annual Permit Fee $100.00
Household solid waste, recyclables and grass and leaves, as defined herein, will be accepted free of charge. Residents are required to pay all fees in advance at the Greene Town Office during normal business hours. Materials to be disposed of requiring a fee must be accompanied by a receipt from the Town. At the discretion of the attendant, items not prepaid may be accepted and payment made at the Facility.
9. Mandatory Recycling: The Town of Greene enforces mandatory recycling. All materials and bags are subject to inspection. Any material not separated for recycling is subject to rejection.
10. Definitions: The following definitions shall be used as applied within this document:
Recyclables:
Newspapers: Clean & dry
Magazines: Clean & dry
Cardboard: Corrugated only no larger than 3’ x 3’ (no cereal, pizza, drink or other paperboard)
Glass: Clear only. Rinsed with caps and rings removed. Labels may be left on.
Tin cans: Rinsed, paper labels removed. Cans must be flattened.
Plastics: Only #2. Rinsed and flattened, caps, rings and plastic labels removed.
Freon Containers: Refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and other items that contain Freon, with or without compressors, must have Freon removed by a qualified Freon remover and have the State sticker affixed so stating before the item will be accepted for disposal.
Metal Goods: Metal goods should be placed on the metal pile. All fuel, gas, oil and other liquids must be removed prior to disposal. NO closed containers. Fuel tanks and drums must have one end removed for inspection. Please notify Attendant prior to disposal.
Brush: Brush up to 4 inches in diameter may be deposited upon the brush pile.
946-2093