At Longpoint Escape, we offer garbage pick up as part of your stay. We would love to offer recycling pick up, but the fact is that weekly recycling pick up is expensive. And truthfully, not all renters manage recycling in a way that we could continue to offer a pest free home, indoors and out. Recycle bins left full by the garbage bins outside invite skunks and raccoons, and when the two meet – *whew*! You do not want your windows open when that happens!
So we offer to pay for your recycling sticker to the local transfer station, only 2 miles from our home and on your way to Edgartown. Just pull up and buy the recycling sticker for $10. I will refund renters when returning your deposit. It’s an easy drop off and every little bit makes a difference.
Have a question? Call them at 1-508-627-4501
Recycling hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 8am – 3:30 pm.
Sunday: 8am – 2 pm.
Click here to see a map from our home to the recycle/transfer station
Guidelines for recycling on MV:
- Aluminum Cans (Juice drinks, seltzer water, non-deposit drink containers) – Rinse and flatten. Aluminum won’t stick to a magnet.
- Cans (All other types of cans: tin, steel, bimetal, teflon lined. Pet food, tuna, canned vegetables, etc.) – Rinse clean, remove labels and tops and bottoms, flatten.
- Corrugated Cardboard (Clean unwaxed boxes) – Flatten, tie in bundles or place in larger cardboard box.
- Deposit Bottles and Cans (All types accepted. No deposit fees will be paid) – Rinse and remove caps. Deposit bottles and cans can be redeemed at liquor stores and markets.
- Glass (White, green, amber bottles and jars. No ceramics, china, light bulbs or window glass) – Remove metal caps and the lead foil from wine bottles.
- HDPE #2 Plastic Containers (Clear and colored containers with the number 2 on the bottom. Milk, water, and juice jugs plus containers for detergents, shampoo, etc. No plastic dinnerware, wrap, or toys) – Rinse clean and flatten. Items with residue in bottoms are not accepted.
- Magazines, Newspapers, Catalogs, and Telephone Books. Tie in bundles or place together in brown paper bags. Keep dry and clean.
- Office Paper – Plain white paper and computer printout. Can be shredded. No paper clips, no envelopes, no post-its.
