Options Abound for Old Trash and Recycle Bins

For those wondering what to do with old trash barrels, recycling bins, and toters, which can no longer be used curbside in the Salem’s new program, the city has some green options for residents.

Repurpose - Turn them into yard waste containers (free stickers are available at City Hall, the Department of Public Services, and the Engineering Department, which you can use to label them for yard waste collection). Use them to store recyclables that you don’t want to place curbside (returnable bottles, e-waste, foam such as Styrofoam).

Reuse - Sell or give away old containers using any number of free online websites or services. Residents from other communities may be willing to “adopt” your old bins.

Recycle - drop off at the Department of Public Services (5 Jefferson Avenue) during business hours in November or North Shore Recycled Fibers (53 Jefferson Avenue) during business hours any time. These containers will be recycled.

Swap - Bring and drop off at any one of these neighborhood locations during the weekend of November 21-22:

• Salem Willows (near tennis courts)
• Collins Cove Park (old tennis court)
• Transfer Station
• Mansell Park (dirt parking lot)
• Forest River Park (dirt parking area)
• Mack Park

Feel free to take any barrels, bins, or toters that you like. The remainder will be picked up and recycled by Waste Management. If you have any questions, please contact the Trash and Recycling Department at 978-619-5673.