FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/14/2025
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
spetroni@framinghamma.gov
508-782-8629
DPW Curbside Leaf Collection Begins Week of October 27
FRAMINGHAM – The City of Framingham’s Department of Public Works, Sanitation Division, will begin its annual fall curbside collection of leaves and yard waste the week of October 27.
All collections will take place on residents’ regular trash collection days only during the designated collection weeks. A separate vehicle will collect yard waste and leaves.
“These seasonal collections give residents an easy and convenient way to manage yard waste responsibly,” said Sanitation Director Darren Guertin. “Proper disposal helps keep our neighborhoods clean, supports the City’s composting program, and ensures that organic materials are reused sustainably.”
Leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or open barrels and set at the curb by 7 a.m.
Brush will not be collected during leaf collection weeks, and yard waste will not be collected during brush collection weeks.
What Qualifies as Yard Waste and Brush
Yard Waste:
Includes leaves and non-woody organic garden material such as grass clippings, plant waste, and small trimmings.
Not accepted: sod, dirt, sand, gravel, or rocks.
Brush:
Includes woody material from bushes and trees, such as sticks, twigs, branches, and shrubs.
Not accepted: stumps or logs.
Use paper leaf bags or reusable containers marked “Yard Waste.”
Containers or bags must not exceed 40 pounds or 35 gallons.
Plastic bags are not permitted.
Pieces must be no larger than 4 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length.
Bundle with string or twine (no wire), or place in a reusable container marked “Yard Waste.”
Brush collection is scheduled for December.
Any material not meeting these guidelines will not be collected and must be disposed of by the resident.
For more information about Framingham’s yard waste and brush collection programs, or to learn about the Yard Waste Facility, visit FraminghamMA.gov/DPW or call the Sanitation Division at 508-532-6001.