Bourne trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly trash + recycling same day (Mon–Thu routes; no Friday except holiday weeks). Verified 2026-10-15 · bourne-ma.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Not before 5 p.m. night before; by 7 a.m. pickup day (Curbside Collection Policy PDF). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · bourne-ma.gov |
| Recycling | Same pickup day as trash. Recyclables loose — no plastic bags. Verified 2026-10-15 · bourne-ma.gov |
| Bulk | Bulky/white goods via ISWM/Public Works (or recycling center). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · bourne-ma.gov |
| Hauler | Town of Bourne Public Works. |
| Contacts | Public Works 508-759-0600 ext 3; [email protected]; 35 Ernest Valeri Rd. Verified 2026-10-15 · bourne-ma.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Not before 5 p.m. night before; by 7 a.m. pickup day (Curbside Collection Policy PDF).
Where
Curbside, visible, out of travel lane.
Limits
Two carts/residence issued; extras via Public Works policy.
Not allowed
Hazardous/C&D per policy; recyclables in trash cart prohibited.
Bags
Plastic trash bags allowed inside trash cart only.
Verified 2026-10-15 · bourne-ma.gov
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Verified 2026-10-15 · bourne-ma.gov
Holidays
Holiday on collection day → +1 day (Trash & Recycling Collection Schedules page).
Verified 2026-10-15 · bourne-ma.gov
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Full details for Bourne: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Town Public Works cart program (≤4 units/lot eligible; 5+ units and trailer parks not eligible). Weekly trash + recycling same day (Mon–Thu routes; no Friday except holiday weeks). Black-lid trash, blue-lid recycling carts required; lids closed; no extra bags/barrels curbside. Trash may use plastic bags inside cart. Mandatory recycling (bylaw 310.01); non-compliance may terminate service.
- Recycling
- Same pickup day as trash. Recyclables loose — no plastic bags. Mandatory program; details on Recycling in Bourne town page / How-do-I-recycle PDF.
- Bulk pickup
- Bulky/white goods via ISWM/Public Works (508-759-0600 ext 3 or ext 4 recycling center). Residential recycling center sticker $30 ($20 seniors 60+) at 201 MacArthur Blvd for drop-off beyond curbside.
- Curbside: when
- Not before 5 p.m. night before; by 7 a.m. pickup day (Curbside Collection Policy PDF).
- Curbside: where
- Curbside, visible, out of travel lane.
- Curbside: limits
- Two carts/residence issued; extras via Public Works policy.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste/bulky rules via ISWM — not in closed cart overflow; use center or scheduled programs.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Hazardous/C&D per policy; recyclables in trash cart prohibited.
- Curbside: bags
- Plastic trash bags allowed inside trash cart only.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Service termination for repeated non-compliance (policy PDF).
- Holidays
Holiday on collection day → +1 day (Trash & Recycling Collection Schedules page).
- Hauler
- Town of Bourne Public Works
- Contacts
- Public Works 508-759-0600 ext 3; [email protected]; 35 Ernest Valeri Rd
- Find your day
- Neighborhood collection day (Mon–Thu) schedule
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: bourne-ma.gov
Bulk: bourne-ma.gov
Holidays: bourne-ma.gov
Curbside: bourne-ma.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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