Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Health - Rubbish & Recycling
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Health - Rubbish & Recycling
The Landfill is open to residents on Monday 8:00 am-3:00 pm (yard waste only), Wednesday 7:30 am-3:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am-12:00 pm and Saturday 7:30-1:00 pm.
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The City picks up Christmas trees early January. Please see the Health Department's Rubbish & Recycling page for the current schedule.Health - Rubbish & Recycling
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Please go to the Health Department page and look for the "Report Missed Trash Collection" under Rubbish & Recycling.Health - Rubbish & Recycling
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Broken wheels, lids or carts need to be notified to the Health Department at 978-829-1870Health - Rubbish & Recycling
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Bulk items are not picked up during the regular collection so please don't put them at the curb. They can be collected by appointment for a fee. For a comprehensive list of solutions, please visit the Rubbish & Recycling page under the Health Department.Health - Rubbish & Recycling
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Carts are delivered by the Health Department. Please call 978-829-1870 for delivery and fee schedules.Health - Rubbish & Recycling
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Carts can only be at the curb from 12 hours before to 12 hours after collection. They must be stored away from the curb at any other time.Health - Rubbish & Recycling
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Trash collection is performed weekly and recycling bi-weekly. For your specific collection day, please visit the Trash and Recycling page under the Health Department.Health - Rubbish & Recycling
Health - Food Permitting and Inspections
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Health - Food Permitting and Inspections
Please visit the following link for more information regarding residential kitchen permit applications.
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Health - Food Permitting and Inspections
Please see the following link for information regarding mobile food trucks.
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Health - Food Permitting and Inspections
Please contact the Fitchburg Food Inspector, Sean-Michael Tantinarawat, at STantinarawat@fitchburgma.gov or at 978-829-1873 for an overview of the process.
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Health - Food Permitting and Inspections
Please visit the following link for information regarding sewage backups.
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Health - Food Permitting and Inspections
Please visit the following link for more information regarding flooding.
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Health - Food Permitting and Inspections
Please visit the following link for information regarding Persons in Charge (PICs).
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Health - Food Permitting and Inspections
The best starting point to operating a "mobile food operation" such as a food truck, push cart, or ice cream truck within the City of Fitchburg is to contact the Fitchburg Health Department Food Inspector. Health Department, Fire Department, and Zoning requirements must be met in order to operate a mobile food operation within the City of Fitchburg and these requirements can be discussed by contacting the Fitchburg Food Inspector.
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Health - Food Permitting and Inspections
If you have a complaint about a Fitchburg based food business, you can call us at 978-829-1873 or contact by e-mail to sholinko@fitchburgma.gov You can also submit your complaint via SeeClickFix.
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Health - Food Permitting and Inspections
If you as an individual, business or organization is going to serve food to the general public, for a fee or at no cost, a food permit is required. The Massachusetts State Sanitary Food Code 105 CMR 590.001 defines "TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT" as a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that operates for a period of no more than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration.If you, as an individual, business or organization is going to be serving food to the general public on a more frequent basis, an annual food permit may be a better option.
There are several regulatory requirements to obtain a temporary food permit and therefor it is strongly encouraged that you, the business, or organization contact the Fitchburg Food Inspector at least 30 days prior to the date of operation to discuss the temporary food permit application process.
To obtain the Temporary Food Permit Application, please click here.
Health - Housing & Inspections
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Health - Housing & Inspections
Simply call the office at 978-829-1870 , option 0, and request an inspection. You will be put in contact with the inspector that covers your area. Inspections will be conducted within 7 days of request. You can also go to the Housing page under Health Department to fill out a form request.