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Posted on: November 26, 2023

Last Yard Waste Drop - Off for the season, Saturday December 2

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LAST YARD WASTE DROP-OFF FOR THE SEASON:

                       WEATHER PERMITTED

Where:      Highway Garage, 211...

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Solid Waste & Recycling
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Recycle your clothes with Simple Recycling

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You know all those clothes in your closet that haven’t been touched in the past year (or two, or three or ...)?

 Recycle your unwanted clothes by scheduling a pickup appointment today. 

Visit SimpleRecycling.com or call 866-835-5068 to get...

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Posted on: November 22, 2023

Last Week of Yard Waste Collection for the year. Week of 11/27-12/01

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This is the last week for yard waste collection for the year.

Please remember:

  • Yard waste must be in the 30-gallon paper lawn & leaf bags and lined up at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. NO PLASTIC BAGS
  • Branches will also be collect...
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Solid Waste & Recycling
Posted on: June 26, 2023

2023-2024 Collection Calendar for Waste & Recycling

2023-2024 Collection Calendar

Check your mailboxes!

New 2023-2024 Recycling Calendar was mailed out to every resident last week. If you did not receive your calendar, you can access the electronic version of the flyer HERE .

If you have any questions, please contact so...

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Solid Waste & Recycling
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Bulk Scheduling with Waste Management

Bulk Scheduling with Waste Management

Recently Waste Management upgraded their phone system for better contact.

Here is the quickest way to navigate the system when scheduling a bulk pickup:

  1. When asked for the reason of your call, please say "schedule a bulk pickup" ...
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Solid Waste & Recycling
Posted on: May 16, 2023

Town of Shrewsbury: Plastic Bag and Polystyrene Reduction Bylaws

Plastic Bag and Polystyrene Bans

Reminding the Shrewsbury community that a Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw went into effect on 07-01-17 and a Polystyrene Reduction Bylaw went into effect on 01-01-20. They remain in place and are enforceable by the Town.

Plastic Bag and Polystyrene Reduction Bylaw Fliers Solid Waste & Recycling
Posted on: March 29, 2023

Yard Waste Collection Calendar 2023

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 Check your mailbox for 2023 Yard Waste Collection Calendar!

Town of Shrewsbury partnered with Casella Waste for yard waste collection services.

Curbside pickup will be provided for 12 weeks, and there will be 4 drop off dates at the Highw...

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Solid Waste & Recycling
Posted on: June 8, 2023

Updated list of PAYT and Sticker Vendors as of 06-07-2023

Updated List of PAYT BAGS and STICKER VENDORS

Below you will find updated list of PAYT Bag and Sticker Vendors.

Please email: solidwasterecycling@shrewsburyma.gov or call 508-841-8591 if you have any questions.

WHAT IS A BULK WASTE?

  • Bulk items are defined as any household item...
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Solid Waste & Recycling
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Sharps Disposal (i.e. diabetic needles, lancets, EpiPens)

This message is being sent as a reminder to all residents that a statewide ban on the disposal of needles, syringes and lancets (collectively known as "sharps") went into effect back on July 1, 2012. The law stipulates that disposal of sharps wi...

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