Melrose Police Department to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day

Chief Michael L. Lyle announces that the Melrose Police Department will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this weekend, and encourages the public to drop off their unused or unwanted prescription medications. On Saturday, Oct. 22, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., residents can visit the Melrose police station, 56 West Foster St.,

Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Oct. 29

On Saturday, Oct. 29, the town of the City of Melrose will be collecting Household Hazardous Waste at the City Yard & Recycling Center (72 Tremont Street, Melrose, MA). From 8 a.m.-12 p.m., residents of Melrose can drop off toxic household items that are not allowed in the trash. Proof of residency is required and

Curbside Collection on Holiday Schedule Next Week

The Public Works Department reminds residents that the City Yard & Recycling Center will be closed and there will be no curbside collection on Monday, October 10th. Curbside collection of recycling, trash and yard waste will be on a holiday schedule with a one day delay starting Tuesday, October 11th. Therefore Monday’s trash, recycling and

Styrofoam & Rigid Plastic Recycling on Oct. 15

Melrose residents will be able to bring Styrofoam and rigid plastics to Melrose DPW (72 Tremont Street) for free recycling on Saturday, October 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Styrofoam is a challenging product to recycle and cannot be placed in curbside recycling bins. Likewise, large rigid plastic items cannot be recycled via curbside