The UMass/Amherst WRTF will accept the following recyclable materials at the
rates listed below*:
| Materials | Cost Per Ton to Customer |
|
OCC (Cardboard) |
$0.00 |
|
Mixed Office Paper Sorted colored ledger delivered in gaylords or other containers approved by OWM. No paperboard. |
$0.00 |
|
Mixed Paper A combination of high and low grade paper including colored and white office paper, magazines, newspapers, glossy paper, paperboard and cardboard |
$25.67 |
|
Co-mingled glass, plastic, aluminum and tin
containers Any plastic bottle, jar, tub, or microwave tray OK. Styrofoam NOT accepted. |
$55.67 |
|
Mixed scrap metal Appliances or equipment containing PCBs, CFCs, or Asbestos are NOT accepted |
$0.00 |
|
Computer and other surplus electronic equipment (charges apply to any non-University sources) Customer must make payment arrangements with UMass' vendor. We accept truckload quantities only. |
$.10 lb for TVs or Computer monitors; $.23 lb for printers. No charge for hard drives, faxes, modems etc. |
|
Compost for sale: 4-gallon container Bulk loads See: UMass "Earth Enhance" Compost. |
$35 PER YARD or $17.50 PER HALF-YARD |
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