Solid Waste & Recycling Office

08/08/2023

Moving soon? Don't forget to make a plan for your old mattress! Due to a new law that went into effect in Nov 2022, mattresses are no longer allowed in the trash in MA. If yours isn't moving with you, check with your city or town for local recycling options: http://bit.ly/2Nk9epX

Revisit our newsletter for a refresher on the 2022 waste bans and what they really mean: https://bit.ly/3QNukMB

08/05/2023

PSA: Aerosol cans NEVER go in the recycling bin. They may explode under pressure, putting recycling and materials recovery facility (MRF) workers in danger. Take them to a household hazardous waste collection event. Find information for your city or town: https://bit.ly/30mOebZ

Want to learn more about materials recovery facilities in MA? Check out our Recycling Road Map: https://bit.ly/3LgsLVa

03/14/2023

THIS SATURDAY 3/18/23

Unwanted Medication And Sharps Disposal Day

Help keep your family and our community safe by properly disposing of unwanted medications and sharps at our designated event, Saturday March 18, 2023, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the Lowell Senior Center.

03/10/2023

DRACUT HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY:
Tomorrow there is a Hazardous Waste Day in Dracut at their DPW Facility. Lowell residents welcomed!
Location: 833 Hildreth St, Dracut, MA 01826
When: 3/11/23
Time: 8-12
Payment: Check only, pricing is biased off of the amount of material brought to the event. Call Dracut Board of Health for more information 978-453-8162

03/07/2023

Yard Waste Season:

Collection starts the week of 3/13/23. Please familiarize yourself with the rules of service.

Make sure you don't use plastic bags, containers weigh less than 35 lbs, and don't dispose of soil, rocks, logs. See more details here:

Get information about the current yard waste season.

03/03/2023

We're not playing around! Plastic toys do NOT go in the recycling bin. Sadly, toys like these found at recycling facilities end up as trash. Keep the fun going: give toys a second life by donating if in good condition. When in doubt, check the Recyclopedia: https://bit.ly/3wDe4Tl

02/23/2023

Eat out much?🤤 Then we know you've got black plastic! We wish it were recyclable, but it is not. This short article explains why black plastic should NOT go in the recycling: https://bit.ly/3YPkrC8 Shout out to the Tewksbury Town Crier for getting it right!

When in doubt, check the Recyclopedia: https://bit.ly/3wDe4Tl

02/23/2023

ATTENTION:
Waste collection has ended for the day, 2/23. Service will continue tomorrow. Friday routes can place bins out for regular collection. We will deploy more trucks tomorrow; however, collection may fall into Saturday 2/25/23

02/15/2023

There will be NO DELAY in waste service for President's Day 2/20/23. The week will follow the regular collection schedule. Please place your waste out on your normal collection day.

02/14/2023

Happy , recyclers! Show the environment some love by recycling smart ❤️♻️. Cardboard candy boxes and metal tins are recyclable, but remove any plastic inserts first. Do NOT recycle candy wrappers.

Find more sweet tips: recyclesmartma.org

Prefer flowers to candy? Compost flowers once they've wilted. Or, consider a potted flower or plant to be admired all year round 😍!

02/09/2023

: there's a lot of talk out there about plastics recycling, and we're here to set the record straight: plastic containers (like these) really DO get recycled in Massachusetts. Learn how it all goes down in "The Truth About Plastics Recycling": https://bit.ly/3EW2FW5

We're all for minimizing plastic waste by reducing, reusing, and recycling smart. Check the Recyclopedia to see what kinds of plastic (and other material) you can and can't recycle: https://bit.ly/3wDe4Tl

02/08/2023

They may not be recyclable but wooden chopsticks are compostable!

To celebrate , pick up a pair of reusable chopsticks! Single-use, wooden chopsticks are NOT recyclable. Skip the disposables and keep a set in the kitchen to use again and again.

Make your next takeout order even more sustainable: https://bit.ly/2VLZhti

Plus, keep up the energy with this simple list of ways to swap everyday items for more sustainable options: https://bit.ly/3W2aa38