Yard Waste Collection Resumes This Week

Today is Monday, April 8. Here are five things you need to know.

1.) From the town: Yard Waste Collection Resumes This Week: The town’s weekly collection of yard waste resumes this week on your regular trash/recycling day.

The same rules apply to all waste categories: place at the curb no sooner than 6 p.m. on the day prior to your collection day and no later than 7 a.m. on the scheduled pick-up day. Yard waste left on the curb outside of these hours will be subject to a fine. Tree branches must be 3 feet or shorter and under 1 inch thick. Branches may be bundled and tied but must weight under 50 pounds. No stumps or root balls of any size will be collection.

For additional information on yard waste collection, visit arlingtonma.gov/recycle.

2.) From the town: Discounted Compost Bins Available: An alternative to placing yard waste out for curbside collection is to compost leaves and lawn waste on your property, using the resulting finished compost as a soil amendment under shrubs and trees and in gardnes. Compost not only nourishes your plants but also holds moisture in the ground during the hot months, reducing the need to water. New age compost bins are available for sale at DPW for a discounted price of $40 while supplies last. For additional information on these bins, visit arlingtonma.gov/recycle.

3.) Catch up on everything you missed last week with our “Week in Review.”

4.) Want to get more involved in town? The town’s Human Rights Commission, Tree Committee, Zoning Board of Appeals and Transportation Advisory Committee are all seeking at least one new member. See the full list of openings and information on how to apply here.

5.) Today should be sunny with a high near 64, according to the National Weather Service.