Bulk Waste
FREE Bulk waste collection is every Tuesday town-wide.
Download the Town's Trash & Recycling brochure. Watch our educational bulk waste removal video.
Steps for proper bulk waste removal registration and setout:
- Register any items accepted curbside that will not fit in your trash container by noon Monday online or by calling Casella at 888-532-2735 or the Health Department at 508-764-4252. See exceptions listed below.
- Place their bulky items at the curb by 7 AM on Tuesday.
- Remove all items from the curb within 24 hours.
Weekly bulk pickup is limited to two yards per household. Two yards is roughly the size of a full-size couch.
Property owners who do not follow the bulky item removal guidelines may receive a violation in the form of a payable fine.
Items Accepted:
- Furniture and household items (bureaus, chairs, desks, sofas, mattresses, box springs, etc.)
- Small “do it yourself” projects
- Appliances with refrigerant and doors removed. Please call a refrigerant removal company.
Items Not Accepted:
- TVs
- Computer Monitors
- Propane Tanks
- Wood stoves
- Freon appliances
- Fluorescent bulbs
- Engines/Motors
- Lawn mowers
- Tires
- Small electronics (anything with a cord)
- Sheet rock
Bring these items to quarterly Household Hazardous Waste Days.
News and Upcoming Events
Think Spring! Rotating Compost Bin and Rain Barrel availalbe through the Health Dept. for $75 each. Reserve yours today. Distribution day is Thursday, June 7, 6 to 6:30 PM. Order by June 4.
Leaf Dumpster at DPW, 185 Guelphwood Rd., is open.
Curbside leaf pickup runs April 16 to May 26.
Reserve your Community Garden plot NOW!
Recycling Bins for special events are available. Learn more!
Recycling weeks: May 7-11, May 21-25 (see 2012 Recycling Calendar)
Is your recycling toter overflowing with recyclables? Learn more.
Recycling Rates!
April 2012 23.75%
April 2011 17.62%
March 2012 26.70%
March 2011 18.50%
Receive a FREE Reusable Bag! Learn more.
Read our Testimonials
Events:
Visit us at the Southbridge FEST, Saturday, June 2, 10 AM to 6 PM. We will be giving out reusable shopping bags to Southbridge residents.
Rotating Composter and Rain Barrel Distribution Day Thursday, June 7, 6 to 6:30 PM, Community Center, 153 Chestnut Street, Southbridge, MA.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, Saturday, June 30, 9 am to 1 pm, 165 Barefoot Road.

