Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Guide

The Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Guide was published again by the Berkshire Eagle in November 2024 . The Guide is sponsored by the Springfield Materials Recycling Facility, but the information inside will be useful for ALL BERKSHIRE residents, whether or not your municipality brings material to the Springfield MRF. Inside, you'll find:

  • information about the latest Massachusetts waste reduction efforts and trends, 
  • an A-to-Z disposal guide that answers the question "what do I do with __________________?", 
  • and a chart listing all the municipal recycling programs in the County.

The information in the Guide will be valid and useful for some time, so we encourage people to hang on to it to use a reference throughout the year. Access an online copy of the guide here:Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Guide 2024 Cover

To look at the .PDF file, click here (this is a very large file to load- if you are using a PC, press "Control and F" keys together and a box will appear in the upper right hand corner of your screen where you can search for a topic)

If you want to search for an item, follow these instructions:

  • After opening the guide, click on the search icon (magnifying glass) at the right-hand bottom of the screen next to the download button. A box will appear enabling you to enter an item. 
  • Type the item in the box you wish to look up; example, “glasses” and then the “enter” key and it will bring up your item.