Berlin Board of Health Plans 2027 Hazardous Waste Collection Day With Trident Environmental

BERLIN -- February 6, 2026, Berlin Board of Health begins planning a household hazardous waste collection day targeted for spring 2027. The board consulted by phone Friday with Joe Shaughnessy of Trident Environmental Services, learning that Berlin falls in a pricing category carrying a current minimum contract charge of $7,100, expected to rise to roughly $8,000 after July 1, with per-car-load fees of $90 for a full load, $55 for a half load, and $39 for a small load under the state contract. The town has not held such an event in several years; transfer station manager Stan said he fields resident requests "at least twice a week" and expressed confidence that turnout would exceed 100 vehicles. The board plans to draft pre-registration questions, consult with East Longmeadow about its model spreadsheet approach, and bring proposed 2027 dates to its next meeting for Trident to confirm availability, with Shaughnessy warning that May and September slots are already heavily booked.