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                            Braintree Trash & Recycling Update Fall 2020 

Extra trash can no longer be picked up curbside.  Residents receiving curbside services who have the occasional extra bags of household trash may utilize the Recycling Center at 257 Ivory Street.  All trash must be contained within a plastic bag & securely tied.  A Town-issued sticker from the Treasurer’s Office (781-794-8134) is required & must be affixed to your windshield.  Up to 3 bags of trash may be dropped off daily. 

Recycling Center Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday:  7:15 A.M.-2:45 P.M.

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A $25 One-Load Permit to dispose of  excess trash* beyond the three bag allowance MAY BE PURCHASED AHEAD OF TIME AT THE TREASURER'S OFFICE/Town Hall/781-794-8134.  *Excess trash consists of items such as fencing, wood, carpet, furniture, mattresses & all other items not fully bagged & tied.  Each permit allows for up to 500 pounds of material, and the permit can only be used once.  However, you may purchase multiple permits.                                              

Additional Information:  www.braintreema.gov/recycling

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 www.recyclesmart.org

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

Click here for updated Recycling Information:MA DEP Mandate

Residential Information:

The Town of Braintree provides Trash/Recycling Services to the Single Family homes (up to 4 units), who 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:

THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY KIND OF TRASH SERVICE FOR CONDOMINUMS/APARTMENTS.  However, Recycling Services are available at the Residential Drop Off Center.   Click here to see what to Recycle 

Commercial/Business Information:

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

Curbside Pick-Up Reminders

Please remember, missed trash or recycling pick-ups, or to schedule a pick-up of appliances, call Sunrise Scavenger - Customer Service 617-361-8000. For appliances, a minimum notice of 2 to 3 working days is needed. Missed pick-ups should be called into Sunrise Scavenger within 24 hours.

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.

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