The Department of Public Works is selling rain barrels and compost bins. These barrels and bins must be pre-ordered by Monday, May 9th. The Earth Machine compost bin costs $50. Order forms, accompanied by payment (checks payable to the City of Melrose), are due May 9 at the Public Works Recycling Center & Operations Facility atContinue reading “Compost Bins & Rain Barrels on Sale Through May 9th”
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Reminder: Trash & Recycling on Holiday Schedule Next Week
The Public Works Department reminds residents that there will be no curbside collection and the City Yard and Recycling Center will be closed on Monday, April 18 due to the Patriots’ Day holiday. Curbside collection of recycling and trash will be on a holiday schedule with a one day delay starting Tuesday, April 19. Therefore, Monday’sContinue reading “Reminder: Trash & Recycling on Holiday Schedule Next Week”
Paper Shredding Event: April 16
Curbside Yard Waste Pickup Begins Next Week
The DPW provides various opportunities to dispose of yard waste including curbside pickup and drop off at the DPW Recycling Center on 72 Tremont Street. Curbside pickup begins next week and the calendar of yard waste pickups can be viewed here. Place yard waste on the curb on your collection day by 7 a.m. To ensure thatContinue reading “Curbside Yard Waste Pickup Begins Next Week”
Saturday Hours Resume & Compost Available
Need compost? Got yard waste & recyclables? DPW reopens for Saturday hours tomorrow, April 2nd (8am-3pm). Come on down and get your free black gold, fresh from the compost pile! Also accepting yard waste, cardboard, mixed paper, textiles, books and commingled recyclables (plastic containers, bottles and cans). Please NO plastic bags or styrofoam.