Located in Chicopee, MA
413-532-5315
THANKSGIVING HOURS
Closing at 2:00pm Wed. 11/27
Closed Thurs. 11/28
Open Fri. 11/29 & Sat. 11/30 7:30 - 11:30am
FAQ
Check Out Our Recycling FAQ's
Below you will find some useful information about the services we offer. Please also view our Gallery page for photos of many of the materials that we buy. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at (413) 532-5315.
Is Willimansett Waste open to the public?
-Ballasts from lighting
-Closed containers
-Combustible, flammable or explosive materials
-Pressurized containers
-Firearms
-Mercury (switches)
-CFCs/HFCs
-PCBs/Capacitors
-Televisions or computer monitors
-Materials marked as HAZMAT or radioactive
- Yes. Willimansett Waste buys residential, commercial, and municipal non-ferrous scrap materials
What are your hours?
- Monday thru Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday 7:30 am - 11:30 am, Sunday closed
*Truckers - Please call to confirm shipping hours
Does Willimansett Waste accept cardboard or plastic?
- No. Willimansett Waste buys residential and commercial non-ferrous metals
What materials does Willimansett Waste accept?
-Willimansett Waste accepts all types of non-ferrous metals. These include copper, brass, aluminum, insulated copper or aluminum wire, lead, stainless steel, non-ferrous automotive scrap, auto batteries, electric motors, sealed units, and e-scrap (computer boards, memory, disk drives, power supplies, etc.) Please see our Photo Gallery
page for a more complete list of accepted items. If you have a material to scrap that is not listed, please call us at 413-532-5315
Does Willimansett Waste accept nickel-cadmium batteries?
-No, please remove all batteries from rechargeable devices
What are the current metal prices? Do you hand out price sheets?
- Prices can change at any time based on the current commodities markets and market demand. Please call Willimansett Waste at 413-532-5315 for current prices
How can I tell the difference between ferrous (steel) and non-ferrous metals?
- It's easy, just use a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the material, it is ferrous metal (steel). If it does not stick, it is non-ferrous metal. Willimansett Waste accepts all types of non-ferrous metals
Does Willimansett Waste sell used car parts?
- No
Do I need a valid state or federal U.S. ID?
- Yes, local regulations require individuals selling scrap metal to present a valid ID
Does Willimansett Waste offer container service for metal pickup?
- No, at this time Willimansett Waste does not offer container service for metal
Do I need to separate the metals before I bring them to Willimansett Waste?
- We suggest that you separate the metals to the best of your ability before arriving to ensure that your wait time and the wait time of those after you is as short as possible. If you do have a material that you cannot identify, we will gladly help you determine the material when you arrive
What are the policies at Willimansett Waste?
- Drain all fluids from transmissions
- Separate all faucets from brass
- Prepare all metals before arriving. Do not prepare them in the street in front of the facility
- DO NOT wear sandals or flip-flops to our facility. Closed-toe shoes only.
- Separate all faucets from brass
- Prepare all metals before arriving. Do not prepare them in the street in front of the facility
- DO NOT wear sandals or flip-flops to our facility. Closed-toe shoes only.
What items are prohibited from Willimansett Waste?
-Asbestos-Ballasts from lighting
-Closed containers
-Combustible, flammable or explosive materials
-Pressurized containers
-Firearms
-Mercury (switches)
-CFCs/HFCs
-PCBs/Capacitors
-Televisions or computer monitors
-Materials marked as HAZMAT or radioactive
-Radioactive materials