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SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING TASK FORCE SURVEY
The Town of Maynard is seeking feedback from all our Maynard residents regarding current and future trash and recycling services. Please take our 5-10 minute digital survey located at the following link.
The Town of Maynard Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force is assessing Maynard’s trash and recycling program. We are tasked with trying to strike a balance between services residents need or want, services residents are willing to pay for, and how much trash and recycling services truly cost. Environmental and fiscal sustainability are important considerations that the Task Force is weighing in evaluating trash and recycling services. Your feedback is a vital factor in deciding the future of this service.
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Effective December 1, 2022
Bulk Item pick-up will No Longer be collected curbside by EL. Harvey under the towns pay as you throw service. Residents can coordinate directly with private haulers and companies for bulk item removal needs, examples… Use: Google, local businesses in our area, bagsters, Waste Management or other dumpster rentals.
Other Changes - Effective November 1, 2022
The Department of Environmental Protection has issued an order adding Mattresses and Textiles to the list of materials banned from disposal or transport in the solid waste stream in Massachusetts.
Mattresses: Mattresses and box springs are made up of almost entirely recyclable materials including metal, wood, textile, and polyurethane foam. They are difficult to manage at landfills and incinerators because they are bulky, hard to compact and can get caught in incinerator processing equipment. That is why most facilities currently apply surcharges to the disposal of these items.
Maynard residents will have the ability to use recycle center at the drop off location at the Highway Garage, 38 Winter Street, during our Recycle Center Saturdays. Cost will be $40 per item, Mattress and or Box spring. Residents will also have the ability to have curbside pickup services by Tough Stuff Recycling.
The town has also contracted with Tough Stuff Recycling to have curbside pickup services by contacting directly with Tough Stuff Recycling at 800-273-4137 or by going to their website. The cost for each item, Mattress and or Box spring will be $60.
Textiles: CMRK, Inc. has been contracted for clothing, textile and shoe recovery services. There are recovery bins located outside the gate of the Highway Garage located at 38 Winter Street. These bins are accessible 24/7. For additional information, please visit their website.