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Residents are required to purchase a
Recycling Permit for an annual cost of
$50.00. These permits are valid
from July through June and can be
purchased at the Recycling Drop-Off
Center. Cash or check payable to the
Town of Hull. Permits must be affixed
on a window on driver’s side of vehicle.
The revenue from these stickers supports
Hull’s recycling programs. Proof of
residency must be provided (license or
recent utility bill) to purchase a
sticker.
The Following Materials Can Be
Recycled Free of Charge:
Allowed Mixed Paper:
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White & colored office paper
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Newspapers
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Magazines & catalogues
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Junk mail
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Envelopes with or without windows
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Cereal (chipboard) boxes
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Soft cover books
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bags
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Telephone books
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Shredded Paper (bagged)
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Staples and paperclips are ok
Not Allowed Mixed Paper:
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Soda or beer holders/cartons
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3-ring binders or binder clips
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Paper plates or cups
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Tissues or napkins
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Food contaminated products
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Shiny wrapping paper
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Waxed or carbon paper
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Backing from labels
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Tyvek or FedEx envelopes
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Covers of hard cover books
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Photographs
Bottles & Cans:
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#1-7 Plastic bottles, tubs, and
containers less than 2 gallons
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Aluminum and tin cans
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Bi-metal cans
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Glass bottles and jars
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Milk and juice cartons
Not Allowed Bottles & Cans:
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Caps, lids, or pumps
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Ceramics/PYREX
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Plate or stained glass
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Styrofoam
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Plastic bags
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Fuel containers
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Plastic films or bags
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Needles
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Containers over 2 gallons
Allowed Corrugated Cardboard:
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Corrugated cardboard is the cardboard
that has a wavy
layer in-between 2 flat
layers *Please flatten cardboard
Not Allowed Corrugated Cardboard:
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Rigid styrofoam or plastic packaging
material
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Pizza boxes
Other
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Stoves
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Re-chargable Batteries
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Keyboards
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Water Heaters
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Dryers
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Washers
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Small/Large BBQ Grills
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Scrap Metal
The Following Materials Can Be
Recycled for a fee:
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Stereo equipment
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$5
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VCR’s
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$5
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Fax machines
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$5
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Printers
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$5
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Microwave ovens
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$5 to $10 depending on size
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Car Batteries
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$5
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Computer Monitors
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$10
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PC’s
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$10
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TV’s under 25”
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$10
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TV’s over 25”
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$15
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Console TV’s
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$20
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Auto tires (rimless only)
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$3 to $4 depending on size
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Waste Motor Oil
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$1 per gallon, $.25 per
quart
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Propane Tanks
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$2
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Fluorescent bulbs
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$.50
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Air Conditioners
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$20
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Refrigerators
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$20
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Humidifiers
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$5 to $10 depending on size
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In the event of severe weather
conditions, the Recycling Drop-Off
Center may be closed. The Recycling
Hotline is 781.925.3916; please call
before you pack your car in case of
cancellation because of a storm. This
line is not staffed so please do not
leave a message. It is only available
to give any new information and to
inform about cancellations.
Brush Chip and Hazardous Waste
Collection Days are held in the spring
and in the fall behind the Recycling
Drop-Off Center. Check the Hull Cable
Station, The Hull Times, and the Hull
DPW Website for more information.
Thank you for recycling!
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