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Compost Bins and Rain Barrels Now on Sale!

The Department of Public Works is now selling rain barrels and compost bins. Due to the large demand last year, DPW is starting the sale early this year. These barrels and bins must be pre-ordered with checks by March 27. The Earth Machine compost bin costs $43. Order forms, accompanied by payment (checks payable to

School Textile Recycling Fundraiser Update

Since April of 2013, Melrose Public Schools has partnered with the Melrose DPW and Bay State Textiles, a textile recycling company, in a green rebate program where residents collect textile waste and schools receive $100 per ton. Each year in the United States, 21 billion pounds of textiles are thrown away. 45% of these textiles

Letter to the Editor about Recycling Committee

Did you catch George Stubbs’s letter to the editor in the Melrose Free Press? The letter covered some history of Melrose’s recycling program and why residents should get involed in the Recycling Committee. Click here to read the article on the Free Press website or read it below. Thanks to George and all the other Recycling

Winter Festival Tomorrow at Mt. Hood

The Winter Festival is tomorrow, February 20, from 12-2:30 p.m. at Mount Hood Golf Course. It’s free and open to all ages. There will be games, activities, entertainment, music, face painting, ice skating (weather permitting), snow shoeing, trail walking, s’mores, hot cocoa, and a huge free BBQ for all who attend. The Melrose Recycles table

Reminder: Trash and Recycling on Holiday Schedule

Curbside trash and recycling  pick up will be delayed one day this week due to the Presidents Day holiday. Therefore, Monday’s pick up will be made on Tuesday, and Tuesday’s pick up will be made on Wednesday and so on.

Mayor Dolan’s Snow Update: Dangerous Conditions Tonight

Dangerous conditions expected this evening; caution advised A major winter storm is predicted for this evening that will be very harsh and quick. A snow emergency has been called for 4 p.m. today. We are asking people to remain in their houses unless necessary tonight. Between 4 p.m. and midnight there could be periods of

Snow Update

Mayor Dolan’s Snow Update: We are expecting high winds and ice this evening, which means there is a risk that power lines may go down. For power outages, please contact the Storm Operations Center at 781-665-0142. Verizon’s critical number is 800-446-8946. Comcast’s critical number is 800-556-9979 (pick option 3). All plows are out. Please use

More snow on the way

Originally posted on Mayor Infurna's Blog:
There’s a storm coming! The rain/snow line has not established itself yet. We seem to be right on the bubble on this one. The storm should hit during the morning commute. At this time, the storm is anticipated to bring high winds along with snow, sleet, and rain,…

Your FAQs Answered: Part 1

Every day our DPW Resident Service Office receives many calls about trash and recycling. Last year, I answered some of the most common questions and I am doing it again this year with some new questions and along with a couple reminders from last year. Do you have more questions? Send them to me and