Grafton, MA Trash Collection Schedule

Residents of Grafton should be familiar with the town’s regular trash and recycling pickup schedule. Collection services are provided by E.L. Harvey & Sons through a contract with the town.

Overview of Trash Collection in Grafton

• Trash is collected weekly on a designated day – Monday through Friday based on your address.

• The town uses a Pay-As-You-Throw system requiring all trash to be in official town bags up to 39 lbs each.

• There are no limits on the number of trash bags set out each week.

• Bulk items like furniture can be collected on your regular day with advance scheduling.

• Pickup times range from 7am to 3:15pm depending on collection zone.

• Recycling is collected every other week on the same day as trash.

2023 Holiday Schedule Changes

The Grafton trash collection schedule is impacted by these major holidays in 2023:

• New Year’s Day – No delay
• Memorial Day – 1 day delay
• Independence Day – 1 day delay
• Labor Day – 1 day delay
• Thanksgiving – No delay
• Christmas Day – 1 day delay

For holidays falling Monday through Thursday, pickup is pushed back 1 day for the remainder of the week.

Friday collection moves to Saturday. Holidays on Sundays have no effect on the schedule.

See the full holiday schedule for adjustments each calendar year.

Setting Out Trash for Collection

Follow these guidelines when placing trash curbside in Grafton:

• Have trash at the curb by 7am on your pickup day.

• All trash must be bagged in official town Pay-As-You-Throw bags, up to 39 lbs per bag.

• An unlimited number of trash bags can be set out each week.

• Bulk items like furniture must be scheduled for pickup in advance.

• Keep trash materials separate from recycling containers.

See the town’s collection guidelines page for full details.

Pay-As-You-Throw Trash Bags

Residents must use official town-approved trash bags for curbside collection. Bags can be purchased at local retailers including:

• Cumberland Farms
• Dollar Tree
• Hannaford
• Roche Bros
• Shaw’s
• Stop & Shop
• Walgreens

See the Pay-As-You-Throw page for additional bag purchasing locations.

Bulk Item Collection

Bulk items like furniture, mattresses, and appliances can be collected on your regular trash day with advance scheduling through E.L. Harvey & Sons.

To schedule a bulk item pickup:

• Call E.L. Harvey at 800-321-3002
• Email E.L. Harvey customer service
• Allow at least 1 business day notice

See the fee schedule for costs of certain bulk items.

Missed Pickups

If your trash is not collected on your scheduled day, contact E.L. Harvey within 24 hours to arrange pickup:

E.L. Harvey & Sons

• 800-321-3002
• [email protected]

Be sure to include your name, address, and materials missed.

Contact Information

Contact E.L. Harvey or Grafton Public Works for additional trash collection information:

E.L. Harvey & Sons

• 800-321-3002
• www.elharvey.com

Grafton Public Works

• 30 Providence Rd.
• 508-839-5335
• Trash & Recycling Page

Following the town’s Pay-As-You-Throw program, bulk item policies, and holiday schedule adjustments will help ensure your trash is removed efficiently. Check with E.L. Harvey or the Grafton Public Works department if you have any other questions.