Monthly Archives: April 2013

Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale

With the spring weather finally upon us, the Department of Public Works is now selling rain barrels and compost bins. These items must be pre-ordered with checks payable to the City of Melrose. The cost of the Earth Machine compost bin (www.earthmachine.com) is $40. Order forms, accompanied by payment, are due May 11 at theContinue reading “Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale”

Customer Service Improvements at Tremont Street Facility

In an effort to continue to improve customer service, all Department of Public Works water and sewer billing and metering functions will be relocated to the Tremont Street Operations Facility as of Tuesday, April 16th. Once this move takes place, all of DPW Operations will be located at 72 Tremont Street with the exception ofContinue reading “Customer Service Improvements at Tremont Street Facility”

A reminder: Trash and Recycling on Holiday Schedule

Curbside trash and recycling will be delayed one day this week due to the Patriot’s Day holiday. Monday’s pickups will be made on Tuesday, Tuesday’s pick up will be made on Wednesday, Wednesday‘s pick up will be made on Thursday, Thursday’s pick up will be made on Friday, and Friday’s pick up will be madeContinue reading “A reminder: Trash and Recycling on Holiday Schedule”

Next Recycling Event: Paper Shredding, April 20

Done with your taxes and looking for a place to dispose of your sensitive documents? Time to clear out your office clutter? If your answer is “yes” but you don’t have the time and patience to use one of those small paper shredders, head down to the Melrose Public Works Operations Facility (City Yard), 72Continue reading “Next Recycling Event: Paper Shredding, April 20”