Proper waste management is essential for maintaining a clean, healthy community. For Woburn residents, understanding the city’s trash pick up services ensures efficient waste disposal and supports neighborhood cleanliness and environmental sustainability.
References:
- Official Trash & Recycling Page: https://woburnma.gov/government/health/trash-and-recycling/
- Trash Pickup Calendar: https://woburnma.gov/government/health/trash-pickup-calendar/
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Woburn
Woburn has a structured waste collection system designed to meet residents’ needs efficiently. Trash and recycling services are provided on specific days based on your neighborhood and street location.
Residential Trash Collection
Residents must follow these key guidelines:
- Trash and recycling must be placed curbside by 7am on your designated collection day
- Each neighborhood is assigned either a white or orange week for recycling collection
- Use the provided 96-gallon Waste Management toter for recycling
- Recycling is collected every other week on your regular trash collection day
Recycling Services
Woburn offers single-stream recycling with these important rules:
- No plastic bags allowed in recycling
- Rinse all containers before recycling
- All recyclables must fit in the 96-gallon toter with the lid closed
- Acceptable items include:
- Chipboard
- Newspapers and inserts
- Magazines and catalogs
- Office paper
- Junk mail
- Flattened cardboard
- Glass bottles and jars
- Aluminum and steel food/beverage cans
- Plastic bottles marked 1-7
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Woburn allows:
- One bulk item per week (e.g., furniture)
- One room’s worth of carpet per week (must be cut to 3′, rolled, and tied)
- Appliance pickup available through Waste Management
- Appliances: $35 each
- Freon-bearing appliances: $45 each
- TV/Computer Monitors: $60 each
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard waste pickup is available on your regular trash day during specific periods:
- April 14-18, 2025
- May 19-23, 2025
- June 9-13, 2025
- July 14-18, 2025
- August 18-22, 2025
- September 22-26, 2025
- October 13-17, 2025
- November 3-7, 2025
- November 17-21, 2025
- December 1-5, 2025
Guidelines:
- Use yard waste bags or lidless barrels
- No plastic bags allowed
- Cut branches to 3ft length, no larger than 2 inches in diameter
- Bundle and tie branches
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
If a collection falls on a holiday, that day’s collection and remaining collections for the week are delayed by one day. Holidays include:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Memorial Day (May 26)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (September 1)
- Thanksgiving Day (November 27)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
How to Find or Request Services
- Contact Waste Management: 781-933-2113
- Board of Health: 781-897-5920
- If collection is missed, report within 24 hours
Understanding Woburn’s trash pick up system helps residents contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community. By following these guidelines, you can ensure efficient waste disposal and support local environmental efforts.
FAQ
Why hasn’t my garbage been picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What are the trash rules in Woburn MA?Trash, recycling & yard waste must be out curbside by 7am on your trash day. Woburn offers single stream recycling. You do not have to separate. All your recyclables must be placed in the 96-Gallon Waste Management Toter provided.
How to get rid of a mattress in Woburn, MA?Tough Stuff Recycling offers fast, affordable, and environmentally responsible mattress pickup and mattress recycling in Woburn. Whether you’re a resident, landlord, or business, we make sure your old mattresses are collected and recycled in full compliance with Massachusetts waste bans.
Will waste pro pickup a mattress?We offer on-demand bulk waste pickup services for various household items such as: major appliances, furniture and mattresses. Please contact your local city or county for proper disposal procedures of electronic items.
For information concerning your trash or recycling schedule, contact the Board of Health at 781-897-5920. To download printable trash & recycling flyers, click
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