Frequently Asked Questions

The City picks up Christmas trees early January. Please see the Health Department's Rubbish & Recycling page for the current schedule.

Please go to the Health Department page and look for the "Report Missed Trash Collection" under Rubbish & Recycling.

Broken wheels, lids or carts need to be notified to the Health Department at 978-829-1870

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.

Carts are delivered by the Health Department. Please call 978-829-1870 for delivery and fee schedules.

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.

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.