The District: 508-763-5924 | 300 Samuel Barnet Blvd., New Bedford MA 02745
Materials management for a sustainable future
The District has developed an integrated solid waste management program for the member communities of Dartmouth and New Bedford: recycling, composting and landfill disposal. The keystone is the Crapo Hill Landfill, a state-of-the-art lined facility that opened in 1995, and a 3.4 megawatt power plant fueled by landfill gas. The staff at Crapo Hill always welcomes tour groups; please download the request form if you are interested.
EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO BRING FOR THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF DAY:
| Paint Strippers | Thinners | Solvents | Oil-based Paints | Stains | Varnishes |
| Lighter Fluid | Kerosene | Gas | Antifreeze | Engine Degreaser | Carburetor Cleaner |
| Brake Fluid | Transmission Fluid | Pool Chemicals | Rodent Poison | Photo Chemicals | Furniture Stripper |
EXAMPLES OF WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF DAY:
| Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives | Infectious & Biological Waste |
| Empty Aerosol Cans (throw in the trash) | Dried out latex paint (throw in the trash) |
Recycling and Composting
A key component of waste management is the diversion of as much tonnage as possible into the recycling or composting streams. The District sells the New Age Composter, made entirely from recycled plastic, at half price: 24 cubic feet ($26) and 30 cubic feet ($30). The Composter can be assembled in ten minutes without any tools. All types of leaf and plant material can be composted. The District provides instructional fliers and advice.
More than half of normal household “trash” is readily recyclable. Information on a wide variety of recycling programs can be found on the Dartmouth and New Bedford pages. Thank you for doing your part to improve the environment.