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Town of Adams Transfer Station and Recycling Center is the municipal spot locals use to drop off recyclables and keep bulky items out of the landfill. Neighbors from Adams bring household recyclables and separated materials here, and it’s what people think of for town recycling needs.
The site looks like a typical small-town transfer station with a clearly marked entrance, areas for different material types, and a small entrance booth where people check in. Pull up slowly and follow the traffic flow; vehicles usually queue at busy times and larger trucks share the same lanes. Recyclables are generally separated into containers for paper, cardboard, metal, glass and plastics, and Massachusetts rules mean items often need to be sorted ahead of time. Expect open bays or roll-off containers rather than a polished retail setup, and be prepared to move between drop-off points with whatever is being unloaded.
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