Yard Waste

Yard waste is collected curbside seasonally, six weeks in the spring and fall. Please see the events calendar for pick up weeks. Place leaves in paper bags or containers curbside on your trash collection day. NO PLASTIC BAGS -- they will not be accepted. NO sand or dirt in bags. Brush must be bundled and not to exceed 4 feet in length and not more than 4 inches in diameter.

Additionally, you may bring yard waste to the quarterly Household Hazardous Waste Days and the DPW at 185 Guelphwood Road. The leaf dumpsters at the DPW are open April through December. You can bring the yard waste loose or in paper bags -- NO PLASTIC BAGS. Brush must not exceed 4 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter. If the gates are closed, you can't leave your yard waste. Gates may be closed if the dumpster is full OR there is abuse and the area needs to be cleaned. Guidelines for use are posted at DPW.

Compost Bins

Compost your food scraps with the “The New Age^TMComposter”, an easy to assemble bin to put in your back yard. The New Age Compster is made in New Bedford, MA, from post-consumer recycled plastic. Available to Southbridge residents at the Health Department for only $36.00! Please show ID. Non-residents may purchase them for $53.00. Check out our display in the Town Hall lobby.

Features:

• Rodent-resistant
• Adjustable
• No turning required
• Secures to ground

We also have the new Rotating Compost Bin for $75. Buy your rotating composter at the Health Dept. 508-764-4252.

New to composting? The  “Home Composting”brochure from MA DEP can help you get started today. 

Additionally, here are some tips on grass and lawn care “Don’t Trash Grass”.

Worm Bins

Don’t have the space to compost outdoors? You still can still divert your organic waste from the trash by composting with worms! Check out this PDF for more information.

Rain Barrels

The Town is to offering Rain Barrels at a discounted price of $75 (normally $125)! Buy your rain barrel at the Health Dept. 508-764-4252.