Health Department

The main mission of the Health Department of the City of Fitchburg is to maintain, protect and improve the health, safety and well being of the people of the City of Fitchburg through its jurisdictional powers.

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Non-Resident Residential Property Owners Can Now Obtain a Landfill Permit (Residential related only, commercial does not apply)

Residential property owners who do not reside within the City of Fitchburg can now obtain a yearly landfill sticker.  The fee is $50 for the first property owned and $20 for each apartment in additional properties owned.  Applications for the Yearly Landfill stickers can be made here: Residential Landfill

Upcoming On-Site Sewage Disposal System Board of Health Regulation

The Health Department proposed to the Board of Health to adopt a regulation mandating the use of monolithic double compartment septic tanks for new septic systems as well as for the repair of failed systems.  Septic tanks are made of two halves put together at the time of installation.  Monolithic tanks have a seam on the top of the tank instead of the middle greatly preventing the chances of a leak. Double compartment tanks allow for more setting of the sediments inside the tank and provide a clearer effluent to be delivered to the leaching field promoting the systems lifespan.  We are looking for feedback from the community prior to the Board's adoption in February of the proposed regulation.  Please send your comments and/or concerns to Jean-Francois Leblanc or Steve Curry.


Updated Private Well Regulations

Following the recent classification by MassDEP of PFAS chemicals as contaminants in drinking water, the Board of Health has adopted a revised version of the Private Well Regulations on October 10, 2024.  A summary of the changes can be found here.

 Landfill Drop-off Sticker renewals

 Renew on-line now!  Your sticker will be mailed to you    click here  


GET RECOLLECT!


The Trash and Recycling calendar is now in electronic form.  Please see below.  You can also download it as an app on your smartphone or tablet by going to your app store and searching for the Fitchburg Trash & Recycling Tool.  This tool also allows you to research how to dispose off or recycle most items by using the Waste Wizard, to sign up to receive notifications such as a collection day reminder or receive information such as special collections or collection delays!  No smart phone required, if you sign up online, to receive notifications.  Enter your address below and sign up now!
  

 

 

 

Let's Clean up our recycling cart!

The City has partnered with MassDEP in an effort to reduce our recycling contamination level.  In this endeavor, recycling carts will be inspected and those that do not follow proper recycling guidelines will be tagged and rejected.  These carts will need to be removed from the curb and the offending items identified on the tag will need to be removed from the cart.  The hauler will not return for an additional collection and the cart will be emptied at the next scheduled collection.  Please follow the proper recycling guidelines highlighted here.

Report a Nuisance

To report a potential code violation or nuisance, please fill out the Nuisance Form
  1. What do I need to apply for a residential kitchen permit?
  2. What do I need to start a Mobile Food Truck?
  3. I would like to start a restaurant or food business in the City of Fitchburg. Who do I contact?
  4. How do I respond to a sewage backup in a food establishment?
  5. How do I respond to a flood in a food establishment?
  6. What are the Duties of the Person in Charge?
  7. How do I start a food truck, push cart or ice cream truck?
  8. How do I file a complaint about a Fitchburg food business?
  9. Do I need a temporary food permit?
  10. How can I get an inspection of my home?
  11. What are the Landfill hours?
  12. What do I do with my used Christmas tree?
  13. My trash or recycling was not picked up. Who do I notify?
  14. How can I get my trash or recycling cart repaired?
  15. What if something does not fit in my cart?
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The Board of Health


The Board of Health is a three member board which oversees the Health Department.
Massachusetts General Laws authorizes the Board of Health to make reasonable regulations to accomplish its goal to maintain, protect and improve the health, safety and well-being of the people of Fitchburg.
Click here for the Board of Health Page.