Newton, Massachusetts
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Trash is collected weekly on your scheduled day – check the collection map to find your day.
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Recycling is collected every other week on your scheduled day – either odd or even weeks.
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Accepted recyclables: paper, cardboard, plastic containers, glass, metal cans.
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Yard waste is collected weekly April – December on your trash day. Place in paper bags or open containers.
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Bulk items like furniture and appliances can be scheduled for special pickup on your trash day.
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Holiday schedule: No collection on major holidays, collection delayed one day the rest of holiday week.
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Contact DPW Customer Service at 617-796-1000 for any trash/recycling issues.
Newton, Kansas
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Trash is collected once a week on your scheduled day – Monday through Friday.
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Recycling is collected every other week based on if you live north or south of 1st Street.
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Accepted recyclables: paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, aluminum.
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Bulky items can be scheduled for pickup on your trash day.
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Holiday schedule: No collection on major holidays, collection delayed one day the rest of holiday week.
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Contact the Sanitation Division at 316-284-6020 for any trash/recycling issues.
Key Differences
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Newton MA provides municipal recycling and yard waste collection; Newton KS uses a private hauler for recycling.
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Newton KS recycling alternates north/south sides of town; Newton MA recycling is odd/even weeks.
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Newton MA collects bulk items on trash day; Newton KS has separate bulky item pickup.
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Newton KS has walk-up trash service available; Newton MA requires curbside pickup only.
Reference
https://www.newtonma.gov/government/public-works/sustainable-materials-management
https://www.newtonkansas.com/departments/public-works/trash-collection/holiday-collection-schedule