Name: Recycling Myths, Trash Truths, and What You Need to Know with Amy Donovan
Start: 2026-06-11T16:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-11T17:30:00-04:00
Location: 23 Bridge St, Millers Falls, MA 01349-1339, United States

Recycling Myths, Trash Truths, and What You Need to Know with Amy Donovan

Do recyclables really get recycled? What belongs in the bin, and what happens after it leaves your curb? Join Amy Donovan, Program Director at the Franklin County Solid Waste District, for a practical conversation about recycling, trash, composting, and why waste reduction matters in our everyday lives.
Amy will share how recycling works in Franklin County, common recycling mistakes, and what actually happens at the Springfield Materials Recycling Facility, where recyclables from communities across western Massachusetts are sorted and prepared for reuse. Handouts and recycling resources will be available for attendees.
Learn more about the Franklin County Solid Waste District, the Springfield Materials Recycling Facility, and the Recycle Smart Recyclopedia.
As part of our commitment to lifelong learning and community care, Montague Public Libraries is proud to support programming that encourages environmental awareness, sustainability, and informed everyday choices.
About Amy Donovan:
Ms. Donovan is a Franklin County Representative on the Advisory Board of the Springfield Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), where recyclables from Franklin County are sorted, baled and marketed for recycling. The facility is owned by MassDEP and serves 62 communities in the four counties of western Mass. springfieldmrf.org
Location:
The Millers Falls Branch Library is located at 23 Bridge Street in Millers Falls, MA.
Getting There:
Those taking public transit can reach the Branch Library by taking the FRTA Bus Route 32 to the Millers Falls stop.
To view routes and schedules: https://frta.org/getting-around/schedules-maps/
Accessibility:
The Millers Falls Branch does not have an accessible parking space. The Branch Library has accessible front and back entrances. There is an accessible restroom. There is not an automatic door.
Accommodations:
The Montague Public Libraries welcome individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact library director, Caitlin Kelley, at [email protected] or 413-863-3214 ext. 6 in advance of your participation or visit.