Month: March 2020

Barnstable Transfer Station Notice

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NOTICE FROM TOWN OF BARNSTABLE
TRANSFER STATION & RECYCLING CENTER

UPDATE: March 24, 2020

As a precautionary measure to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and in the interest of the health and well-being of our employees and the residents of the Town of Barnstable, the Solid Waste Division will be adjusting the operation of the Transfer Station & Recycling Center.

Effective March 20, 2020, the Office and Gate House at the Transfer Station & Recycling Center will be closed to the public and all person-to-person transactions suspended. Any purchase of stickers may be done through the mail-in process. The applications are available on our website, https://townofbarnstable.us/Departments/solidwaste/. Staff will be available to answer phone calls at 508-420-2258.

Current sticker holders may continue to utilize the facility to dispose of trash and recycling.

The Construction & Demolition (C&D) Area will be accepting material with adjustments on how the material will be accepted. All vehicles disposing of C&D material will be required to weigh the material on the scale. The Gate Attendant will direct the vehicle on how to proceed via the intercom system.

Payments for C&D material will be accepted BY CHECK ONLY. Cash and electronic payments will NOT be accepted. Check payments will be placed inside a designated box/container. Customers will not be allowed into the Gate House and there will not be any person-to-person transactions. Receipts and weigh slips will not be issued during this time. Please contact the office on how these can be obtained. These measures follow the recommended guidance of social distancing.

The acceptance of chargeable recyclable items has been temporarily suspended. These items include mattresses, TVs, white goods, and toilets. Please see our Fee Schedule:https://town.barnstable.ma.us/Departments/solidwaste/Transfer_Station_Information/Fees.pdf?tm=3/19/2020%204:56:06%20PM for a list of items that will not be accepted at this time.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding throughout this serious situation. Please contact our Office with any questions.

Stay safe and healthy,

P.J. Kelliher | Supervisor

Solid Waste Division | Barnstable DPW

Special Shopping Hours for Persons 60+

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Beginning Monday March 23, 2020 Trader Joes in Hyannis will open from 9am-10 for customers 60 and over.

Beginning Friday March 20, 2020 Roche Brothers in Mashpee will open at 7am for customers 60 and over.

Beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Whole Foods in Hyannis will open at 8am for customers 60 and over.

Beginning Thursday, March 19th, 2020 all Stop & Shop stores will open earlier in order to service only customers who are age 60 and over from 6:00a.m.-7:30a.m. daily.