Andover trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly in Town 65-gal cart (swap to 35-gal available); max 3 trash carts/residence (195 gal). Verified 2026-10-15 · andoverma.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m. collection day; bulky same day (may be picked up following day). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · andoverma.gov |
| Recycling | Biweekly single-stream in 95-gal cart (35-gal swap available); max 3 carts (285 gal). Verified 2026-10-15 · andoverma.gov |
| Bulk | One bulky item/household/week with trash (sofa, chair, desk, carpet rolled ≤3–4' wide, <50 lb, etc.). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · andoverma.gov |
| Hauler | Republic Services (Town of Andover). |
| Contacts | [email protected]; 978-623-8701; 5 Campanelli Drive MSF. Verified 2026-10-15 · andoverma.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7:00 a.m. collection day; bulky same day (may be picked up following day).
Where
Town carts only; public way; not on private property; snow-covered items not collected.
Limits
1 bulk/week; 3 trash + 3 recycle cart caps; yard waste seasonal 6 weeks spring + 6 weeks fall.
Not allowed
Appliances, mattresses, electronics, construction debris, household hazardous waste, wet paint, recyclables in trash, textiles (see guide), yard waste in trash cart.
Bags
Bag trash inside town cart; recyclables loose.
Not yet confirmed: Fees and fines.
Verified 2026-10-15 · andoverma.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · andoverma.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Labor 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Indigenous Peoples 2026 | 2026-10-12 | — |
| Veterans 2026 | 2026-11-11 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
| New Year's Day 2027 | 2027-01-01 | — |
| Mlk 2027 | 2027-01-18 | — |
| Presidents 2027 | 2027-02-15 | — |
| Patriots 2027 | 2027-04-19 | — |
| Memorial 2027 | 2027-05-31 | — |
FY27 guide (Jul 2026–Jun 2027): delays +1 day for Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Verified 2026-10-15 · andoverma.gov
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Full details for Andover: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Republic Services town contract. Weekly in Town 65-gal cart (swap to 35-gal available); max 3 trash carts/residence (195 gal). Trash bagged, lid closed. By 7:00 a.m.; within 3 ft of road, 3 ft clearance, handles/bar to street. Extra cart $75 one-time via Public Works/Public Works Request App.
- Recycling
- Biweekly single-stream in 95-gal cart (35-gal swap available); max 3 carts (285 gal). Loose — no plastic bags/film. Extra recycle cart free (from Sep 1 per page). Andover MA Solid Waste app / Recyclopedia.
- Bulk pickup
- One bulky item/household/week with trash (sofa, chair, desk, carpet rolled ≤3–4' wide, <50 lb, etc.). Bundled branches (≤4 bundles) may count as bulky. Not: appliances, mattresses, C&D, TVs, treadmills, yard waste (separate). Dry latex paint per guide. Natural Christmas trees 2 weeks after New Year’s.
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m. collection day; bulky same day (may be picked up following day).
- Curbside: where
- Town carts only; public way; not on private property; snow-covered items not collected.
- Curbside: limits
- 1 bulk/week; 3 trash + 3 recycle cart caps; yard waste seasonal 6 weeks spring + 6 weeks fall.
- Curbside: brush
- Bundled branches year-round as bulky (≤6" dia, ≤4' length, ≤50 lb, ≤4 bundles); seasonal leaf bags/open barrels with yard waste stickers for leaf truck weeks.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Appliances, mattresses, electronics, construction debris, household hazardous waste, wet paint, recyclables in trash, textiles (see guide), yard waste in trash cart.
- Curbside: bags
- Bag trash inside town cart; recyclables loose.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not yet confirmed
- Holidays
- Labor 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Indigenous Peoples 2026 (2026-10-12): shift not yet confirmed
- Veterans 2026 (2026-11-11): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
- New Year's Day 2027 (2027-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Mlk 2027 (2027-01-18): shift not yet confirmed
- Presidents 2027 (2027-02-15): shift not yet confirmed
- Patriots 2027 (2027-04-19): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial 2027 (2027-05-31): shift not yet confirmed
FY27 guide (Jul 2026–Jun 2027): delays +1 day for Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Patriots Day, Memorial Day. Juneteenth 2027: no delay per guide note. School closings alone don't delay — check 978-623-8701 / app.
- Hauler
- Republic Services (Town of Andover)
- Contacts
- [email protected]; 978-623-8701; 5 Campanelli Drive MSF
- Find your day
- Andover MA Solid Waste app / FY27 collection guide
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: andoverma.gov
Bulk: andoverma.gov
Holidays: andoverma.gov
Curbside: andoverma.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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