Learn more about recycling in western Massachusetts by visiting the Springfield MRF.  Staff from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is available to conduct tours of the MRF for school groups, scout groups, community organizations, and any other group that might be interested. 

It only takes forty-five minutes to complete a tour of the facility.  The tour begins with an educational video about recycling, waste reduction, and how recyclables move through the facility.  Then there is a walk-through component where you will view the sorting process, material baling, and truck weighing.  We also talk about what the recyclables are remanufactured into after they leave the MRF and how we can “get in the loop” and buy recycled products to keep recycling sustainable.

Schedule A Tour:

Since we have spacing and time challenges, there is a minimum participation of ten individuals and a maximum of thirty.  We work to accommodate all that are interested.  If you are interested in touring the facility, please contact Justine Fallon to schedule a tour at 413-755-2286 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Directions to the MRF:

Route 91 South to exit 11, straight off the ramp to the left onto Birnie Ave.  The MRF is approximately 1/2 mile on the right.

Route 91 North to exit 10, left off the ramp onto Main Street, then first left onto Walter Street, then left onto Birnie Ave. The MRF is approximately 1/2 mile on the right.

Parking at the facility: 

All cars should park in the designated spots in front of the building.  If there are no parking spaces available in front, then cars must park behind the building in the designated spaces along the fence.  Buses must drop students off in front of the building and park in the back while waiting for the group to tour the facility.