Department of Public Works

• Address: 10 Industrial Drive

• Contact: Superintendent Jim Reidy
  

• Phone: (413) 538-5033

• Fax: (413) 534-0884

• Description of Services: The various divisions of the DPW provide residents with a safe and comprehensive public works infrastructure throughout town. Our responsibilities include road, highway, and bridge maintenance and improvement, solid waste and recycling program management, drainage and sewer system oversight, winter snow and ice maintenance, engineering, wastewater collection and treatment, and parks and playground management. OFFICE HOURS: Mondays - Fridays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; The Recycling Center at 10 Industrial Drive is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

• Recycling

• Business Recycling

• Household Hazardous Waste

• Trash Bills

• Composting

******* 2008 CURBSIDE PICKUP SCHEDULE: 

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Frequently Asked Questions

I had a sewer backup last night at midnight but didn’t know what to do. What should I have done?
DPW has a 24 hour answering service that is set up primarily to respond to these types of emergencies. Just call DPW's regular phone number and the answering service will pick up. They can then contact DPW staff to request an immediate response to an emergency condition.

I really want to recycle but I’m not sure what I can recycle and how I need to prepare the items for recycling. How can I find this out?
Click on the word "recycle" above for detailed answers to recycling questions. Residents can consult several sources to find out what is allowed.  There is  printed information available at our offices at 10 Industrial Drive, along with knowledgeable staff prepared to answer resident questions (538-5033).

Does your place of work want to start or improve their business recycling program too?
Click on the word "business recycling program" above for detailed answers to business recycling questions.

Do you have  household hazardous waste to dispose of?
Click on the word "household hazardous waste" above for detailed disposal methods.

Here are some answers to some commonly asked questions about Trash Bills.  If you need further information, call the DPW at 538-5033.

I have read that I can compost my yard waste and kitchen scraps and will no longer have to throw them out as trash.  How do I do this?
Find out about composting in South Hadley and how you can help reduce solid waste while making a great amendment for your garden.

The Town of South Hadley sponsors the Adopt An Island beautification program.
This program provides an opportunity for companies, civic groups, schools, and institutions to “adopt” a traffic island or public space to beautify and maintain throughout the summer and fall to show pride in your neighborhood.  You might have noticed how beautiful the 13 adopted spaces around town looked last summer thanks to many dedicated groups of volunteers. We are doing this in the Spring, so if you are interested in Adopting an Island, request an application package from Department of Public Works, 10 Industrial Drive, South Hadley, MA 01075.

As part of the submission, applicants will be asked to provide a detailed description and/or layout of the plantings or decorations planned for the public space.   The assignment of spaces will be on a first come, first serve basis, with participants from last year given first option on re-adopting their same space for next year.  The list of potential sites is included with the application package.  Sponsors plant and maintain their public space through the first frost in October. Sponsors must agree to closely monitor their public space throughout the year for weeds and the need for any clean up.  Any plantings that die must be replaced.  Planting areas must be weeded and all debris removed at the end of the season. Sponsors are responsible for watering their space.  The Town will provide a small sign for the public space identifying the program and the sponsor.