Agawam is a city located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The zip codes for the city include 01001, 01030, 01089, and 01105. The Solid Waste Management Department provides all trash-related services to residents. They offer weekly trash and recycling services along with solid waste disposal based on residents’ locations. The Solid Waste Management Department is motivated by the goal of maintaining a clean and healthy environment in the city. They need residents’ help to perform their duties effectively, such as by following all trash rules and regulations to ensure proper collection.
Agawam Trash Schedule
If you are looking for your trash collection schedule, simply click on the link below for the 2024 schedule. Identify your trash day and prepare your trash according to the specified guidelines before placing it at the curbside on the scheduled day.
https://www.agawam.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/2426/2024-Collection-Calendar?bidId=
Place your trash cart at the curbside by 7 AM on the scheduled day. Ensure it is in a visible location. Leave a distance of 2 feet from other trash carts and 4 feet from any obstacles. Only closed-lid carts should be placed at the curbside to ensure collection.
To ensure proper collection, do not overfill your trash cart. If trash bags are spilling out, the cart will not be collected. Position your trash container with the lid facing the street for easy access. Once your trash has been collected, return the cart to its designated storage area by the evening.
Agawam Recycling Schedule
Residents of Agawam receive recycling collection services on the same day as regular trash collection. To dispose of recyclables properly, place your recycling cart at the curbside by 7 AM on collection day. Only clean, empty, and dry items should be placed in the recycling cart to reduce spillage and leakage.
Acceptable recycling materials include paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, office paper, phone books, gift wrap, soft-covered books, waxed containers, cardboard, bottles and jars, steel/tin, cans, bottle caps and lids, aluminum, foil, and all plastics numbered 1 to 7. Do not place any irrelevant items in the recycling cart.
All materials should be placed loosely in recycling carts. Do not put plastic bags in the cart, as they are non-recyclable and disrupt the recycling process. Similarly, styrofoam is not recyclable and should not be placed in the recycling cart; otherwise, your cart will not be collected.
Agawam Bulk Collection Schedule
Agawam residents can schedule curbside bulk trash collection services by appointment. Appointments must be made at least two weeks in advance by calling Republic Services at 413-557-6700. Only five bulk items are allowed per collection; exceeding this limit will result in additional charges.
Acceptable bulk items include oversized materials that require special handling, such as floor lamps, couches, and mattresses. Home appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners, and freezers are also accepted but must have a certificate affixed for disposal.
Residents are encouraged to recycle all mattresses by bringing them to K&W Transfer Station in West Springfield (413-498-0099) or McNamara Transfer Station in Springfield (413-781-0425) for recycling.
Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Schedule
Residents of Agawam receive yard waste collection services eight times per year. To check the route schedule for yard collection, click the link below. Residents are provided with a 30-gallon yard waste cart to dispose of yard materials. Place all tree leaves in paper kraft bags for curbside collection. Bags and containers should not exceed 40 pounds in weight.
https://www.agawam.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/2426/2024-Collection-Calendar
Yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves, weeds, garden material, shrub trimmings, and brush or limbs up to 3 inches in diameter. If you have tree branches, cut them into 3-foot lengths, tie them into bundles, and set them at the curbside. Do not place rocks or dirt in yard waste bags, as they will not be collected.
Agawam Holidays Trash Collection
Certain holidays affect normal trash collection services in Agawam, resulting in a one-day delay. For instance, if a holiday falls on Monday, trash collection will shift to Tuesday, and this delay will continue for the rest of the week. Follow the schedule below to ensure holiday trash collection.
Holidays
| When (Date & Day) | Change in Trash Collection Services Due to Holidays |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2024, Monday |
| Memorial Day | May 27, 2024, Monday |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2024, Thursday |
| Labor Day | September 2, 2024, Monday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 28, 2024, Thursday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2024, Wednesday |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2025, Wednesday |
