Auburn trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly trash in 35- or 64-gal cart; bagged inside cart; lid fully closed. Verified 2026-10-15 · auburnma.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m. collection day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · auburnma.gov |
| Recycling | Biweekly same weekday as trash (2026 Recycling Calendar — Mon–Thu + Fri A/B routes). Verified 2026-10-15 · auburnma.gov |
| Bulk | Contact Casella for bulk/white goods per contract. Seasonal yard waste curbside (4 weeks spring + 4 weeks fall) to Public Works leaf pile 5 Millbury St. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · auburnma.gov |
| Hauler | Casella Waste Systems. |
| Contacts | Casella 888-485-1469; Colleen Hynes 508-832-7703; 104 Central St. Verified 2026-10-15 · auburnma.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.
Where
Front edge at street line; opening toward street; 5 ft spacing.
Limits
One trash + one recycle cart per unit; overflow bags when lid closed.
Not allowed
Recyclables in trash; mixed loads subject to violation fines per Board of Health regulation.
Bags
Bag trash inside cart; recyclables loose.
Verified 2026-10-15 · auburnma.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · auburnma.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Labor 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
2026 calendar holidays delay +1 day: New Year's, Memorial, Labor, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Verified 2026-10-15 · auburnma.gov
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Full details for Auburn: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Town Casella program (≤4-unit residential). Weekly trash in 35- or 64-gal cart; bagged inside cart; lid fully closed. Overflow → Town-approved overflow bags on closed cart (≤20 lbs/bag; vendors Shaw's, One Stop, Park N Shop). By 7 a.m. collection day; carts ≥5 ft apart/clearance; remove within 24 h. Day by Collection Day Street Listing PDF.
- Recycling
- Biweekly same weekday as trash (2026 Recycling Calendar — Mon–Thu + Fri A/B routes). Loose single-stream in 35- or 96-gal recycle cart; no recyclables in trash. Misses: Casella 888-485-1469 or DDIS 508-832-7703.
- Bulk pickup
- Contact Casella for bulk/white goods per contract. Seasonal yard waste curbside (4 weeks spring + 4 weeks fall) to Public Works leaf pile 5 Millbury St.
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m. collection day.
- Curbside: where
- Front edge at street line; opening toward street; 5 ft spacing.
- Curbside: limits
- One trash + one recycle cart per unit; overflow bags when lid closed.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste weeks only — follow Solid Waste Rules PDF / Public Works pile drop rules.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Recyclables in trash; mixed loads subject to violation fines per Board of Health regulation.
- Curbside: bags
- Bag trash inside cart; recyclables loose.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Non-compliance fines per Solid Waste Policy (town reserves right to adjust overflow bag fees).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
2026 calendar holidays delay +1 day: New Year's, Memorial, Labor, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
- Hauler
- Casella Waste Systems
- Contacts
- Casella 888-485-1469; Colleen Hynes 508-832-7703; 104 Central St
- Find your day
- Collection Day Street Listing + 2026 Recycling Calendar PDF
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: auburnma.gov
Bulk: auburnma.gov
Holidays: auburnma.gov
Curbside: auburnma.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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