Trash & Recycling

DEP WASTE BAN INFORMATION

  1. 2024 Banned Materials 5-6-2024
  2. Banned Material - Construction-Demolition 5-14-2024
  3. Changes in Mattress-Box Spring Collections
  4. DEP Waste Ban

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:


WHAT DO I DO ABOUT MISSED PICKUPS?

  • CALL Capitol Waste 855-533-3400

WHAT WILL BE PICKED UP OUTSIDE THE CART?

  • FOR ANYTHING OUTSIDE THE CART, CALL CAPITOL WASTE AT 855-533-3400 TO ARRANGE PICKUP.

WILL WOOD BE PICKED UP?

  • Only if cut into 4 ft. lengths & tied.  Up to 3 bundles weekly allowed.  NO WOOD is allowed in carts.  Pallets are not collected curbside or at the Recycle Center Dropoff.  

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR MATTRESSES, & BOX SPRINGS?

  • Braintree does not collect mattresses or box springs.  See "Changes in Mattress Box Spring Collections" above.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR APPLIANCES AND BULK ITEMS (FURNITURE)?

  • Call Capitol Waste Services at 855-533-3400 one week in advance of these items being put out.  Up to two pieces can be put out weekly.
  • Visit Capitol Waste Services (CapitolWS.com) and schedule your pickup

WHAT DO I DO ABOUT CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL?

  • DOORS, WINDOWS, TOILETS, PALLETS, FENCING, ETC. IS NOT PICKED UP CURBSIDE.  IT MUST BE DISPOSED OF THROUGH THE CONTRACTOR DOING THE WORK OR BY TAKING IT TO COMPANIES SUCH AS CHAMPION CITY/BROCKTON OR BOSTON BUILDING MATERIALS (HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WHO WILL PICK UP RE-USABLE ITEMS AT NO CHARGE).                              

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FOR ADDITIONAL RECYCLING INFORMATION CLIK HERE:

BEYOND THE BIN


PER FEDERAL LAW: REFRIGERATORS MUST HAVE ALL DOORS REMOVED BEFORE BEING PLACED CURBSIDE DUE TO PUBLIC/CHILD-SAFETY CONCERNS.

Remember to Recycle Right:  No Plastic Bags, No Food or Liquids in Containers, No Hoses/Wires/Chains, No Textiles, and No Styrofoam.  Kindly empty items loosely into the recycling cart.  To see if a specific item is recyclable or not, go to https://recyclesmartma.org

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Recycling should be loose - NOT in paper bags or plastic bags.

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Residential Information:

The Town of Braintree provides Trash/Recycling Services to the Single Family homes and apartments (up to 4 units), which pay the annual trash fee. 

Please be considerate of school-age children, people walking, and any residents having to use wheelchairs, and keep a path open on your sidewalks when you put your trash out.

Condominium/Apartment Information:

Braintree does not provide trash collection or drop-off services to Condominium or apartment residents.  These must have their own private trash collection. Recycling at the Braintree Recycle Center at 257 Ivory Street is available to use with proof of residency provided.

Commercial/Business Information:

The Town of Braintree does not provide Trash or Recycling services for Commercial/Business residents.  

Weekly Curbside Trash & Recycling Pickup SchedulesClip Art of Clock

Just a reminder...all trash and recycling needs to be placed curbside either the night before, or prior to 7 a.m. Collection time is subject to change due to a variety of reasons such as equipment problems.  Place carts 2' apart.

Also, your carts should not be set out before 7:00 the night prior to the collection and carts should be removed from the curb within 24 hours of your set out