Getting rid of household trash can be complicated these days. Most landfills are closed. Many disposal facilities limit themselves to commercial vehicles. Further, many cannot accept items determined to be recyclable – the newest being construction and demolition debris. Finally, some waste-to-energy plants cannot accept materials such as mattresses and couches, as the springs can foul their machinery.
Fairhaven does offer many options for its residents, including:
- Weekly Curbside Collection of Trash and Recycling
- Special Collections of:
- Bulky Items – – 1 item per week at curb on trash day (change to pick-up of bulky items needs to be scheduled directly with E.L. Harvey by calling 1-800-310-9111. There will be a charge invoiced to the customer of $25 (for non-freon/non-metal items) and a charge of $35 for metal and freon items. This pick-up fee will be paid directly by the resident to E. L. Harvey).
- Leaf Collection – Fall Collection Days.
- Christmas Trees – Special Curbside Collection, at, well, Christmas time.
- Many items can be brought to the Yard Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Center, Arsene Street. An annual permit is required, as well as fees for many items. Click here for directions to the Recycling Drop-Off Center.
- Household Hazardous Waste – Usually every fall.
- The Mattapoisett Transfer Station is open to Fairhaven residents. An annual permit is required, as well as fees for many items.
Area Commercial Facilities
Other items can be brought to area commercial waste disposal facilities. These are ones we know of; feel free to let us know of others.
- ABC Disposal – Trash, Construction & Demolition Debris
- R.E.P. – On Route 28 in Rochester, (508) 291-3400 – Concrete, cement, brick, concrete blocks, rocks, boulders.
- Bob’s Tire in New Bedford – (508) 997-8545 – Will accept tires, on or off the rim.
- Frank Environmental Corp. of New Bedford – (508) 995-9997 – Will accept gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, fuel oil, pesticide, cleaning fluid, paint remover, paint turpentine, varnish, mineral spirits, weed killer, any liquids, any flammable gases, acids.
The Town of Fairhaven has a limited number of compost bins available for purchase at the Board of Public Works Office located at 5 Arsene Street. These bins are available to Fairhaven Residents only (please bring in a valid photo id & proof of residency). Bins are $40 each and must be paid for by cash or check. Bins must be picked up at the time of purchase. For more information please contact the Sanitation Department at (508)979-4030 ext. 4.
