Trash and Recycling Pickup Schedule for Tewksbury, MA

Tewksbury provides weekly trash pickup and biweekly recycling pickup for residents through a contract with Republic Services. This article outlines key details on pickup schedules, guidelines, fees, and other relevant information for Tewksbury trash and recycling services.

Trash Pickup

• Trash is collected weekly on Wednesdays.

• If Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday is a holiday, pickup is delayed to Thursday that week.

Recycling Pickup

• Recycling is collected biweekly on designated days.

• Main St/Route 38 divides the town into two districts:

  • Red District: Andover side of Main St – Friday recycling pickup

  • Blue District: Billerica side of Main St – Thursday recycling pickup

• View full recycling district map.

• View 2023-2024 recycling calendar.

Trash and Recycling Guidelines

• Place carts curbside by 7 AM on pickup day.

• Extra trash must have overflow stickers – available for purchase from Town Hall.

• Do not put recycling in plastic bags. Items should be loose in bin.

• Review list of acceptable recyclables.

Missed Pickups

Report missed trash or recycling pickups using the online form. Republic Services will return within the week.

Bulk Item Pickup

• Schedule bulk item pickup (furniture, electronics) by calling Republic Services at 1-800-442-9006.

• Limit 4 items per pickup. Fees apply to some items – view bulk pickup fees.

Yard Waste Pickup

• Spring branch pickup: April 10-14, 2023.

• Spring yard waste: April 17 – May 26, 2023.

• Place yard waste curbside in paper bags or open barrels by 7 AM on Mondays.

• Review yard waste preparation guidelines.

Fees

• Trash and recycling pickup is covered in taxes for residents.

• Purchase overflow trash stickers for $2 each at Town Hall.

• Bulk item fees range from $10-$30 per item.

Recycling Programs

• Electronics: Drop off at Town Hall parking lot recycling area.

• Hazardous waste: Drop off at designated collection days.

• Textiles: Schedule pickup through Simple Recycling program.

• Mattresses: Schedule pickup by Republic Services. $10 per mattress.

Full list of recycling programs.

Holiday Schedule

If Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday is a holiday, trash pickup moves to Thursday that week. Recycling stays on the normal schedule.

Christmas Trees

Christmas tree pickup is January 9-13, 2023. Place trees curbside without bags, stands or decorations by 7 AM.

Resources

• Trash and Recycling Page – Program details and guidelines

• 2023-2024 Recycling Calendar – Full schedule of pickup days

• Recycling Map – District map for Red/Blue recycling weeks

• Missed Pickup Form – Report missed trash or recycling

• Bulk Pickup Fees – Costs for bulk item disposal

This covers the key details on trash and recycling pickup for residents of Tewksbury, MA. Contact the Department of Public Works at 978-640-4300 with any other questions.