Chelmsford DPW

10/12/2026

The Town Offices and DPW are closed today, Monday October 12th, in observance of the holiday. There will be NO garbage collection today, and the rest of the week will run on a one-day delay. Please note that no bulk items are collected during holiday weeks. Thank you!

09/25/2026

The Tree Committee and DPW are hosting a free shrub giveaway
at the DPW (9 Alpha Rd) on Tuesday, September 29th from 11am to 2pm. First come first serve to the first 100 residents. One per household. Chelmsford residents only. See flyer for more details.

09/03/2026

Due to the Labor Day holiday Monday September 7th, trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.

✅ Monday collection moves to Tuesday
✅ Tuesday moves to Wednesday
✅ Wednesday moves to Thursday
✅ Thursday moves to Friday
✅ Friday moves to Saturday

Please place carts at the curb by 6:30 AM on your collection day.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!

08/26/2026

08/23/2026

Reminder: Yard Waste Collection Week of August 24, 2026

Yard waste will be collected during the week of August 24, 2026.

Residents should place yard waste curbside on their regular collection day alongside their trash and recycling.

Please review the collection schedule in the Annual Recycling & Solid Waste Collection Flyer and visit the Town's Yard Waste webpage for program guidelines, accepted materials, and preparation requirements before setting materials out for collection.

08/18/2026

Chelmsford DPW Stormwater will be repairing drainpipes on Acton Rd between Sleigh Rd and Evans Way. This will require Acton Rd to be closed to traffic. Traffic will be detoured through Sleigh Rd. This work is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 27th.

If you have any questions regarding this work, please call the DPW at (978) 250-5228 x6701 or email at [email protected]. Thank you!