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We do pickups all by bicycle, all year round, at competitive rates - without the loud trucks or diesel exhaust fumes. Since 2002, we've done 62,138 pickups and counting! Here are our monthly single-family rates (multi-family rates are also available):

monthly rates weekly biweekly
(every two weeks)
monthly
(volume-limited)
trash, recycling & compost $32/$40 $22/$28 $12/$15
recycling only $24 $16 $10
recycling + compost $27 $18 $11
compost only $22 $15 n/a
  • Service area: Northampton, Florence, and Leeds, Massachusetts.
  • Details: The lower price is for customers who average 30 gallons of trash or less per pickup (one trash barrel); the higher includes up to 60 gallons (two trash barrels) of trash per pickup. Additional trash is $1.50 per 10 gallons (advance notice may be necessary depending on how much extra you have). We'll pick up a maximum of three 18-gallon tubs of recycling per pickup. See our FAQ and the ten reasons to switch for more information.
  • Holiday delays: See our FAQ.
  • Discounts: 15% discount if everyone in your household is 62 years or older or disabled.
  • Flyers: Our recycling & trash information flyer (452K) and compost flyer (171K) available for download in PDF format.

* Bartering arrangements possible *

Call or e-mail us with any questions.

Ruthy coming up North Farms Rd Alex by the trailer in the summer
(left photo by Adam Macchia, right by Ruthy Woodring)