Trash & Recycling
In an effort to control escalating trash costs as well as avoid costly tax overrides, starting February 1, 2022 curbside trash will be reduced to two 32 gallon barrels or one 64-gallon barrel. Additional trash may be disposed of through the purchase of overflow trash bags. Recycling remains unlimited. Overflow trash bags can be purchased at Gerry’s Variety, Nicole’s Mini Food Store, Market Basket, Aubuchon Hardware and at the Board of Health. These bags are for overflow household trash only.
TRASH & RECYCLING COMMITTEE
- 2024 – 2025 Groveland Holiday Trash Calendar
- Hazardous Household Waste Reciprocity Calendar -Updated 3/15/2024
- Trash Contract
- Waste Management Brochure
- Recycling is mandatory. What can I put in the curbside bin?
- Recycling Information (redirect to Waste Management Website)
- How and Where to Recycle
- Keep these contaminants out of your recycling CLICK HERE
- The Beyond the Bin search tool is next level recycle searching. Use it to find out how and where to donate or recycle items that can’t go in your home recycling bin and are too good to trash. Choose from the material categories listed or enter a keyword and your location, then choose an option for drop-off, pick-up, mail-in and hit search!
- Waste Disposal Bans –
- November 1, 2022- MassDEP added mattresses and textiles to the list of materials banned from disposal or transport for disposal in Massachusetts.
- Textiles can be recycled at the Town Donation Dropbox locations around town. Products collected will be repurposed back to the local community. The Town received a small payment per pound of clothing donated at the location at School Street, Bagnall School and Washington. The COA receives a small payment per pound at the location at Town Hall and the Langley- Adams Library receives a small payment per pound at the location at 282 Main.
For missed pickups or concerns about your trash, please call Waste Management Customer Service at (800) 972-4545.
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Bulk Item Pick Up
Bulky Items, white goods, and electronics will now require an appointment for collection and a fee depending on the item. To schedule a pick-up and to pay via credit card please call Waste Management at 800-972-4545.
| Item | Example | Price |
| Small FREON Appliance | A/C dehumidifier, water cooler | $25 |
| Large FREON Appliance | Fridge, Freezer | $30 |
| Small NON FREON Appliance | Microwave | $20 |
| Large NON FREON Appliance | Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Water Heater | $25 |
| Large | Carpeting (3 ft roll) | $30 |
| Medium | Sofa, Recliner, Love Seat, Lounge Chair, Bureau | $30 |
Recycling Collection
- Paper – Click here for a full list of paper products to recycle
- Containers – Remove caps, lids, and pumps. Labels may stay on. Cans may be flattened. Rinse. Put these materials together in your bin.
- Glass bottles and jars – No broken or other glass such as light bulbs, window or auto glass, dishes, glasses, Pyrex.
- Aluminum, tin, and steel cans – No cans containing paint or hazardous material or other metal items.
- All plastic containers coded 1-7 – No plastic bags. No motor oil or chemical containers.
Recycling must be placed at the curb by 7 AM on the morning of collection, and not before 6 PM on the evening prior to collection. In the event of a holiday collection will be moved up one day. Please use discretion when putting out recyclables on windy days or in bad weather.
Recyclables are collected every week on your collection day. Please refer to the calendar delivered to you at the start of the contract year.
Plastic bags are not recyclable curbside. They get stuck in recycling equipment! Please don’t use them to separate your recyclables in bins.
Did you know there is a convenient way to recycle plastic bags and plastics film? Right outside your grocery store! There are receptacle where you can recycle the following:
• newspaper bags
• dry cleaning bags
• bread bags
• produce bags
• toilet paper, napkin, and paper towel wraps
• furniture wrap
• electronic wrap
• plastic retail bags (hard plastic and string handles removed)
• grocery bag
• plastic food storage bags (clean and dry) – (e.g. Ziploc® Bags)
• plastic cereal box liners (if it tears like paper do not include)
• Tyvek(no glue, labels, other material)
• diaper wrap (packaging)
• plastic shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, and air pillows (deflate/remove labels if possible)
• case wrap (e.g., snacks, water bottles)
• All clean, dry bags labeled #2 or #4
Another place to recycle is Staples! Batteries, old pens and markers too! Take a look at the list here.
Program Contact:
- Lori Bentsen – Admin. Asst. – Board of Health – 978-556-7210
Recycling and Hazardous Waste Facilities
Information below is subject to change without notice. Contact the facilities for the most current information.
Mello Transfer Station, Georgetown, Item Price List
Hazardous Waste: Safely Manage Hazardous Household Products.
Electronics:
