Gloucester MA Dump Hours: A Comprehensive Guide to Waste Disposal

Introduction

Gloucester, Massachusetts, offers various waste disposal options for its residents, including curbside trash and recycling, drop-off recycling programs, and hazardous waste collection. This article provides a comprehensive guide to Gloucester’s dump hours, acceptable materials, and other essential information to help you dispose of your waste responsibly.

Curbside Trash and Recycling

The City of Gloucester provides weekly curbside trash and recycling services for single-family and multi-family residences with up to four apartments.

Trash Collection

• Place trash in official City-issued purple bags.
• Bags must be closed and tied.
• Place bags curbside by 7:00 AM on your designated collection day.
• Bags and/or barrels cannot weigh more than 50 pounds.
• To dispose of items that do not fit in the purple bag, purchase a $10 Bulk Item Sticker.

Recycling Collection

• Place recyclables in designated blue recycling bins.
• Acceptable materials include paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs, metal cans, and glass bottles and jars.
• Rinse out food and beverage containers before recycling.
• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags.

Drop-Off Recycling Programs

Gloucester offers several drop-off recycling programs for specific materials:

• Compost Recycling Program: Compost Facility accepts leaves, yard waste, and brush on the last Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Scrap Metal Program: Department of Public Works (DPW) Yard accepts metal items (at least 80% metal) on the last Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Mercury & Fluorescent Light Bulb Program: Board of Health and DPW accept thermometers, thermostats, switches, batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs during regular business hours and on the last Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Automotive Recycling Program: DPW accepts oil filters, motor oil, tires, and car batteries. Oil must be as clean as possible. Tires must have rims removed.

Appliance and Electronics Disposal

• Appliances, computer monitors, televisions, and dehumidifiers are picked up curbside once a month after purchasing a $30 sticker from the DPW.
• Place items curbside by 7:00 AM on your designated collection day.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

• Household hazardous waste, such as oil-based paints, gasoline, pesticides, and varnish, is collected at the DPW on the last Saturday of September during the Household Hazardous Waste Day.

Mattress Recycling

• Starting November 3, 2023, residents can schedule mattress and box spring collection through UTEC.
• The cost is $40 per item.
• Schedule a pickup at UTEC’s website: https://utecrecycling.com/schedule-service/

Dump Hours

The DPW Yard, located at 28 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, is open for drop-off recycling programs during the following hours:

• Last Saturday of every month: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Contact Information

For more information or assistance with waste disposal, contact the Gloucester Department of Public Works:

• Phone: (978) 325-5600
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://gloucester-ma.gov/308/Trash-Recycling