Malden Trash Schedule: Everything You Need To Know

The City of Malden provides trash and recycling collection services for residents. Knowing the trash and recycling schedule is important to ensure your waste is picked up on time. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Malden’s trash and recycling schedule.

Trash and Recycling Collection Days

Trash and recycling are collected on the same day of the week depending on your address:

• Monday: Areas east of Main St
• Tuesday: Areas west of Main St
• Wednesday: Industrial area and Maplewood Square
• Thursday: Edgeworth, Linden, and Ferryway areas

Trash and recycling collection occurs once per week. Make sure your carts are curbside by 7AM on your collection day. Collection times vary depending on the route.

2023 Holiday Schedule

Trash and recycling collection are impacted by holidays. View the full 2023 holiday trash schedule:

• New Year’s Day: No delay
• MLK Day: No delay
• Presidents’ Day: No delay
• Patriots’ Day: Trash delayed one day
• Memorial Day: Trash delayed one day
• Independence Day: No delay
• Labor Day: Trash delayed one day
• Indigenous Peoples’ Day: No delay
• Veterans Day: No delay
• Thanksgiving: No delay
• Christmas Day: Trash delayed one day
• New Year’s Eve: No delay

On weeks with holidays, trash pickup moves to the following day. For example, if your normal pickup is Monday and the holiday is on Monday, your trash will be picked up on Tuesday.

Yard Waste Schedule

Yard waste is collected seasonally on your trash day from April 1 to December 1. Place leaves, grass clippings, small branches, and plant trimmings in biodegradable yard waste bags or rigid containers labelled “Yard Waste.”

Yard waste stickers are required on all yard waste bags/containers April 1 – June 30. Stickers can be purchased at City Hall.

Brush and branches less than 1 inch in diameter may be included. Branches must be tied in bundles no longer than 4 feet.

Recycling Schedule

The recycling schedule is the same as your trash day. Accepted recyclables include:

• Paper and cardboard
• Metal food and beverage cans
• Plastic containers #1-7
• Glass bottles and jars

Rinse containers to remove food residue before recycling. Place loose recyclables directly into your recycling cart. Do not bag recyclables.

Special Collection Schedules

Some items have special collection schedules or requirements:

Mattresses/Box Springs

Mattress and box spring recycling pickup occurs quarterly on your trash day. Upcoming dates:

• March 6-10, 2023
• June 5-9, 2023
• September 11-15, 2023
• December 4-8, 2023

Mattresses and box springs must be dry, wrapped in plastic, and labeled “Mattress Recycling.” Fees apply.

Textiles

Textiles like clothing and linens are collected weekly on your recycling day. Place textiles in bags labeled “Textiles Only.”

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste like chemicals, batteries, and propane tanks can be dropped off on scheduled collection days at the DPW yard. Upcoming dates:

• April 22, 2023
• June 24, 2023
• September 23, 2023

View the full hazardous waste schedule here.

Holiday Trees

Holiday trees are collected during the first two full weeks of January on your trash day. Remove all decorations, lights, and stands. Do not bag trees.

Bulk Items

Bulk items like furniture and appliances are collected on your trash day. Fees apply for TVs and computer monitors.

Compost

Opt-in curbside compost collection is available weekly on trash day for $10/month. Sign up for composting here.

Trash Guidelines

Follow these guidelines for a smooth trash and recycling collection:

• Bag all trash in standard plastic trash bags. Do not use paper bags.
• Tie bags tightly and double bag to prevent rips.
• Place carts curbside by 7AM on collection day 3-5 feet apart from each other.
• Face cart lids opening towards the street with wheels against the curb.
• Do not overfill carts. Lids should fully close.
• Clearly label extra waste like mattresses and yard waste.
• Avoid placing carts near parked cars or poles.
• Remove empty carts from curb by end of collection day.
• Report missed pickups within 24 hours.

Stay Up To Date

Bookmark the trash and recycling page on cityofmalden.org to stay current on schedules, guidelines, and alerts. Sign up for email and text reminders about your collection days. Follow the Department of Public Works on social media for updates.

Properly following Malden’s trash and recycling schedule helps keep the city clean, avoid fines, and ensure everyone receives timely service. Let us know if you have any other questions!