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Solid Waste (Trash) & Recycling
- 1 Town of Winthrop Bulk Sticker Program
- 2 0324 Reminder of Single Use Plastic Bag Ban (2)
- 3 Dumping is illegal
- 4 Why was my trashrecycling not collected Why Do I have a trash violation?
- 5 Book Recycling BIns
- 6 Managing household trash and recycling
- 7 Free items regs reminder
- 8 Yes, pizza boxes go in the recycling bin
- 9 11 01 2022 DEp new ban on mattresses box springs and textiles (1)
- 10 Recycling Works in Winthrop
- 11 Solid Waste and Recycling 02150
- 12 Baby steps make BIG changes
- 13 why should i compost
- 14 MATTRESS and BOX SPRING RECYCLING
- 15 REMINDER Trash and Recycling bins at the curb for collection by 7 am
- 16 Label Your Bins
- 17 Please Do NOT Bag Recycling
- 18 Yard Waste Transfer Station (11 x 8.5 in)
- 19 FY 2026 Solid Waste and Recycling Fee Schedule
- 20 Textiles don't throw them away!
- 21 recyclesmart_info_11_x_8.5_in
- 22 What do I do with Styrofoam?
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Bulk Item Sticker Program (Definitions & Purchase Links)
learn more about the Bulk Item Sticker Program.
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Overflow Bag Program
Get more information on the Trash Overflow Bag Program.
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Collection Delays for Trash & Recycling
Get details about the collection delays for trash and recycling.
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Managing Household Trash and Recycling
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Holiday Overflow Trash Collection
Learn more about the holiday overflow trash collection.
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When is my Trash and Recycling Collection Day?
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See Click Fix
Use See Click Fix to report issues about the town to the Town of Winthrop.
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Repair or Replace Trash /Recycling bins
Trash or recycling bins in need of repair or replacement can be called into the DPW at 617-846-1341, ext. 2609, or by downloading and completing a replacement bin request form.
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Why was my trash or recycling not collected?
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OOPS! Notices
What is an OOPS! Notice?
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Clothing and Textile Recovery (Donation)
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Abatement Information for Solid Waste Fee and 64 gallon to 34 Gallon bin exchange abatement application
The Town Manager or their appointee may determine an abatement for solid waste and recycling collection fees for a property.
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Beyond The Bin - Recycle Smart MA Can This Item Be Recycled?
Having a recycling bin free of unrecyclable materials lends to decreased pollution and decreases in costs for solid waste.
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DPW Change of Mailing Address Form
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Request an Additional 64-Gallon Trash Bin
The Solid Waste & Recycling account must be current and the $280 fee must be paid in full before delivery of the additional bin.
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Battery Disposal Guide
Learn how to dispose of batteries in the Town of Winthrop properly.
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Billing Information for Solid Waste & Recycling Collection
This fee is billed semiannually in July and January of the fiscal year. This bill is for weekly curbside collection of solid waste and recycling.
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Use Recycle Smart MA Tools & Recycle Right
Having a recycling bin free of unrecyclable materials lends to decreased pollution and decreases in costs for solid waste.
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Book Recycling Recovery Bins
Donate unwanted books to the book recovery bin for recycling while keeping them out of landfills and lessen the tonnage of waste from Winthrop.
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Yard Waste Transfer Station
Winthrop's green waste drop-off site is located at the end of Kennedy Drive, where residents may bring their yard waste.
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Curbside Collection Dates for Leaves, Green Waste, & Christmas Trees
Green waste includes grass, leaves, vines, hedge timings, and small to medium size branches under 3 inches in diameter.
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Boat shrinkwrap recovery and recycling (seasonal)
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Electronics Waste Recycling
Electronic recycling dates are to be determined for 2024.
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Food Waste Collection for Composting
Contact Black Earth to join others in town who pay to participate in composting.
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Hazardous Household Waste, SHARPS, Electronics Waste Recycling & Collections
Learn more about hazardous household waste, electronics waste recycling, and collections.
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Ideas for 'Greening' Celebrations & Holidays
View helpful links for holiday recycling.
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MassDEP Banned Items From Trash Will Not Be Collected
MassDEP banned items from trash collection will not be collected curbside. Purchasing a Bulk Item Sticker for these items does not enable pick-up.
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Mattress, Box Spring and Textile RECOVERY
The MassDEP Massachusetts 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan: Working Together Toward Zero Waste establishes goals to reduce trash disposal 30% statewide by 2030 and 90% by 2050.
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Recycling Works in Winthrop In English, Spanish, Portuguese,Arabic
Learn how recycling works in Winthrop with images translated in Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic.
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Sustainability Events -Rethink Waste 02152
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Tire Collection
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Trash & Recycling Collection When It Snows
After a snowstorm, services are returned to normal as soon as it is possible to do so safely.
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Town Ordinance Chapter 13.12 - STORAGE AND COLLECTION/REMOVAL OF TRASH, RECYCLING, AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
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The Green Team- MassDEP
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Solid Waste and Recycling Fee Fiscal Year 2026
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Wendy Millar-Page
Solid Waste and Recycling ManagerPhone: 617-846-1341 Ext. 2609
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Public Works
Physical Address
100 Kennedy Drive
Winthrop, MA 02152
Phone: 617-846-1341Fax: 617-539-1545
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
7 am to 4 pmTuesday
7 am to 5 pm