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Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining clean, healthy communities, and the City of Watertown provides comprehensive trash pick up services to ensure residents have convenient and reliable waste disposal options. Proper trash collection not only keeps neighborhoods clean but also supports environmental sustainability and public health.
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Watertown
Residents must place refuse and recycling containers at the curb by 7:00 AM on designated pick up days. The city offers two distinct types of waste collection:
Residential Trash Collection
- Weekly refuse collection is mandatory
- Requires a City of Watertown Refuse Sticker or City Refuse Tote
- Containers must be placed curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day
Recycling Services
- Bi-weekly recycling collection
- Included with the city’s refuse program
- No recycling services for residents not participating in city refuse collection
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Several holidays may delay regular trash pick up by one day:
- New Year’s Day (January 1st)
- Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
- Independence Day (July 4th)
- Labor Day (1st Monday in September)
- Thanksgiving (4th Thursday in November)
- Christmas (December 25th)
How to Find Your Pick Up Schedule
Residents can determine their specific pick up day through:
- Official Refuse Pickup Schedule Map
- Street name directories (organized alphabetically)
- Disregard street prefixes (North, South, East, West) when searching
Trash and Recycling Tote Information
- Replacement totes available
- Specific size requirements for trash and recycling containers
- Each household limited to one trash tote
Additional Service Guidelines
- Containers must be accessible to collection vehicles
- Place bins at least three feet from other objects
- Ensure all waste is contained within provided containers
- Bag trash before placing in containers
- Do not bag recyclables
Bulk and Special Item Collection
While specific details vary, the city typically offers:
- Seasonal bulk item pickup
- Special collection for yard waste
- Options for disposing of large items
The City of Watertown provides comprehensive trash pick up services designed to keep the community clean, efficient, and environmentally responsible. Residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with local guidelines and collection schedules to ensure smooth waste management.
For the most up-to-date information, contact:
- Public Works Department
- Phone: (315) 785-7842
- Email: [email protected]
https://www.watertown-ny.gov/departments/PublicWorks/Refuse/RecyclePick-UpSchedule
Refuse is collected weekly, recycling bi-weekly, both by 7 am. Holidays may delay pick-up by 1 day. Use the schedule map or street links to find your specific
https://www.watertown-ma.gov/738/Trash-and-Recycling
The number to call is 844-737-8254. Collections happen every Thursday. The Price for pickup depends on size and type of item. Items include air conditioners,