Public Works

April 7, 2020

  • Effective, Friday, April 10, 2020, the Transfer Station will only be accepting Household Solid Waste at the main disposal pit area.  Currently, the recycling of paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and cans has been temporarily suspended and residents are asked at this time to dispose of these items in the main pit area or hold them at home until these recycling services are reinitiated.  The traditional recycling areas for these items will be closed off until further notice – please do not enter areas that have been coned/closed off.
  • As of Friday, April 10, 2020, the Transfer Station will also temporarily suspend acceptance of all fee-based items for disposal.  These items include, but are not limited to: Bulky Items/Furniture, Fire Extinguishers, TVs & Other Electronics, Mattresses/Boxsprings, Upholstered Furniture, Water Heaters, Air Conditioners, Stoves/Ovens, Microwaves, Dehumidifiers, Refrigerators, Flouresecent Bulbs, Tires, Other Appliances, Vehicle Batteries, Propane Tanks, Washers/Dryers, Carpeting.
  • Additionally, construction and demolition (C&D) material and scrap metal disposal/recycling will be temporarily suspended at this time.  Residents are asked at this time to hold these items at home until these recycling services are reinstated.
  • Until further notice the Swap Shop will continue to remain closed.  Please do not leave items outside of the shop or on the ground near the Goodwill/Salvation Army donation boxes.
  • The Transfer Station Office will be closed to the public, but a service table has been set up outside the office and staff will be on hand to allow residents to ask any questions as they relate to these temporary changes.  DPW Staff will maintain six to ten feet of separation from other individuals and all users of the Transfer Station are strongly urged to follow similar distancing guidelines.  Traffic patterns may be adjusted to ensure proper separation of vehicles and individuals at the pit.

March 18, 2020

Update 1

  • To reduce the risk of potential contamination for both our office staff and the public, Transfer Station stickers will only be issued by mail. Transfer Station stickers may also be obtained by emailing scans or pictures of the vehicle registration and if necessary proof of residency.  Emails may be sent to contracts@hanoverdpw.org. Please include the name and a valid telephone number of the person requesting the sticker. Stickers are for residential use for Hanover residents only and must be permanently affixed to the vehicle to which they are issued.   Commercial waste of any type is not accepted at the Transfer Station.  The Town reserves the right to request proof of residency at any time and to amend the procedures for obtaining a sticker as conditions change.

Update 2

  • To limit your exposure in this time of National Emergency, all business with the Hanover Department of Public Works will be handled by mail, fax, phone, and email only.
  • Business that must be handled in person will be through prior appointment only so proper precautions can be taken.  Please call 781-826-3189 to make an appointment.
  • Payments for cemetery lots will be accepted.  Please call 781-826-3189 for assistance.

March 16, 2020

  • To limit exposures in this time of National Emergency, the DPW will be making efforts to limit in-person interactions and transactions at our Administrative Offices.
  • To the extent possible, we are requesting that all regular business and correspondence with the Town of Hanover Department of Public Works be handled by telephone, fax, email, and mail.
  • Transfer Station stickers can be obtained by mail at any time by sending a copy of your current vehicle registration (if your vehicle is not currently registered in Hanover, additional proof of residency must also be provided) and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to us.