FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/19/2024
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
spetroni@framinghamma.gov
508-782-8629
Framingham DPW To Conduct Curbside Yard Waste Collection Week of April 22
FRAMINGHAM – The City of Framingham’s Department of Public Works Division will conduct a curbside yard waste collection for residents the week of April 22-26.
Curbside collection will occur on residents’ regularly scheduled trash/recycling collection days during those weeks.
Residents with a valid Recycling Drop-Off Center Permit can also utilize the Yard Waste Facility on Dudley Road, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
There will be a brush collection the week of May 6, 2024
WHAT IS YARD WASTE AND BRUSH?
- Yard waste is defined as leaves, grass, and non-woody organic garden waste only. Yard waste does not include sod, dirt, sand, gravel, or rocks. Pinecones can be put into the yard waste collection.
- Brush is wood waste from bushes and trees that is less than 4 inches in diameter, and no greater than 4 feet in length. Pinecones can be put into the brush collection.
HOW SHOULD I DISPOSE OF YARD WASTE AND BRUSH AT THE CURB?
DPW’s Sanitation Department conducts an annual curbside collection of yard waste and brush during the spring and fall.
All curbside yard waste and brush collections take place only on the weeks designated and only on your regular trash collection day for that week.
A separate collection vehicle is dispatched to collect only yard waste and brush during the following designated collection weeks.
PREPARING YOUR YARD WASTE AND BRUSH FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP:
Leaves, grass clippings, plant waste, and light trimmings too small to bundle: use paper leaf bags or reusable containers marked “yard waste.” Bags and containers cannot exceed 40 pounds and 35 gallons.
Brush (sticks, twigs, branches, and shrubs): Pieces cannot exceed 4 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length. Bundle and tie with string or twine (no wire), or place in a reusable container marked “yard waste.” Bundles and any yard waste or brush not conforming to these guidelines will not be collected and will be left at the curb.
For more information about the curbside leaf collection program, please visit: Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection | City of Framingham, MA Official Website (framinghamma.gov) or call the Sanitation Division at 508-532-6001 / Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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