DPW Announces Yard Waste Pick-Up Dates

MARLBOROUGH, MA—Raking season is upon us. Time to clean up the yard before the snow hits.

The Department of Public Works just announced that the curbside collection of yard waste will be begin Monday, Oct. 31, and will run through the week of Nov. 21.

Residents currently being served by the city’s trash collection program (1-3 family homes and
condominiums) are eligible for yard waste services.

Keep in mind, no grass clippings are allowed. All other small brush, trimmings, leaves, etc. should be placed in biodegradable paper bags or old trash barrels for this collection. Don't use the wheeled carts you use for your regular trash.

Bags and barrels must be at the curbside by 7 a.m.

Yard waste for the purposes of this collection is defined as leaves, small brush (branches 1-inch
maximum diameter) and shrub clippings. The maximum collection weight allowed for both the
biodegradable paper bags and trash barrels is 50 lbs. Grass clippings are not permitted and will
not be collected if placed curbside.

Your collection day is based on five areas of collection (see map link below). For example, if your residence falls within the Wednesday area, you are asked to place your yard waste out on Wednesdays for the 4-week duration. Please note that this special collection does not affect regular trash collection on Fridays. Continue to place your wheeled carts curbside by 7 a.m. on Fridays for regular trash collection. Yard waste is a completely separate collection.

Residents are asked to check the city’s website for their area of collection. Please click here
for a map showing your scheduled yard waste and Christmas tree collection days.
For further information, please feel free to contact us directly via e-mail at dpw@marlboroughma.gov