Efficient waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community. For Plymouth residents, understanding the local trash pick up services ensures proper disposal, supports environmental sustainability, and keeps neighborhoods tidy. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the town’s waste collection options and schedules.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Plymouth
Plymouth offers residents two primary options for trash disposal:
- Private Waste Hauler Services
- Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) Program at Manomet Transfer Station
Residential Trash Collection
Homeowners have flexible waste management choices:
- Private Waste Haulers: Licensed by the Plymouth Public Health Department, these companies provide curbside trash and recycling collection for a fee.
- Important Note: Trash will not be picked up until you have a contract with a waste hauler.
Recycling Services
Residents have multiple recycling options:
- Curbside recycling through private waste haulers
- Recycling dumpsters for apartment and multi-family complexes
- Transfer Station drop-off for those with a permit
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
For household clean-outs and renovations:
- Many waste haulers offer bulky item pickup for an additional fee
- Transfer Station permit holders can bring large items directly to the facility
- Some items may incur disposal fees payable by cash or check
Yard Waste & Organic Waste Services
Plymouth encourages composting:
- Residents can compost food and yard waste at home
- Compost bins are available for purchase at the Manomet Transfer Station
- Reduces landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
The township observes collection schedule modifications during major holidays:
Holidays with no collection:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
If a holiday falls on a weekday, collection may be delayed by one day.
How to Find or Request Services
Ways to access trash pick up information:
- Review the list of licensed private waste haulers
- Purchase a Transfer Station permit online or at Town Hall
- Buy Pay-As-You-Throw bags at official retail establishments
- Contact the Public Works Department at 508-747-1620
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Plymouth offers two annual collection events:
- Spring and fall dates
- Free for Plymouth residents
- Proof of residency required
- Open to all, regardless of trash service participation
Effective waste management is a community effort. By understanding Plymouth’s trash pick up options, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable environment while ensuring convenient and reliable waste disposal.
For the most up-to-date information, always check the official Plymouth municipal website or contact local public works departments directly.
https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/1107/Residential-Trash-Recycling
Plymouth hosts two collections per year in the spring and fall. Anyone with proof of Plymouth residency may attend either or both events at no charge.
https://www.plymouthtwp.org/government/departments/solid_waste_trash_collection/waste_collection_schedule.php
Your trash, recycle and compost (if in season) will be collected at your curb on the same day, however, the time of collection will vary from week to week based