Carlisle trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | 2026 permit/sticker: $55 first vehicle / $15 second (max two per household without TSAC review) Verified 2026-10-15 · carlislema.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Transfer Station, 59 Morse Road (off Elizabeth Ridge Rd): Tue/Thu 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · carlislema.gov |
| Recycling | Mandatory separation at TS per regulations + Recycling Guide map (cardboard compactor, commingled, food scrap compost, etc.). Verified 2026-10-15 · carlislema.gov |
| Bulk | Large items, brush/debris, construction debris permits ($50 pickup load / $150 large truck) via Town Hall Executive Assistant — not at Police Station. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · carlislema.gov |
| Hauler | Carlisle Transfer Station (Town Public Works). |
| Contacts | Gretchen Gallimore 978-369-6136; Public Works 978-369-6156; 66 Westford Street. Verified 2026-10-15 · carlislema.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
Where
Sticker on driver-side interior windshield; caregiver/temporary placards via [email protected].
Limits
Two stickers per household default; construction debris one-time permit loads.
Not allowed
Asbestos, hazardous waste (annual household hazardous waste day), large bulk (boats/cars) not in regular TS waste stream.
Bags
Self-haul; trash non-recyclables max 4 ft length per guide.
Brush
Brush/debris area per Recycling at TS page; yard waste/leaves — home compost encouraged; TS yard waste area per guide.
Not yet confirmed: When.
Verified 2026-10-15 · carlislema.gov
Find your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · carlislema.gov
Holidays
TS closed holidays per Transfer Station page; check Town calendar.
Verified 2026-10-15 · carlislema.gov
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- Trash
- No curbside. Transfer Station, 59 Morse Road (off Elizabeth Ridge Rd): Tue/Thu 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (holiday closures posted). 2026 permit/sticker: $55 first vehicle / $15 second (max two per household without TSAC review); purchase online (UniPay mailed) or Police Station 41 Lowell Rd (credit/debit, pre-qualified instant issue). Cash not accepted. One-time permit if residency. Commercial dumping prohibited.
- Recycling
- Mandatory separation at TS per regulations + Recycling Guide map (cardboard compactor, commingled, food scrap compost, etc.). Clean cardboard in center compactor; greasy pizza bottoms/waxed gable tops not acceptable per cardboard sheet. Household hazardous waste spring event at Public Works behind TS.
- Bulk pickup
- Large items, brush/debris, construction debris permits ($50 pickup load / $150 large truck) via Town Hall Executive Assistant — not at Police Station. Fee items per recycling guide (metal pile, brush, etc.).
- Curbside: when
- Not yet confirmed
- Curbside: where
- Sticker on driver-side interior windshield; caregiver/temporary placards via [email protected].
- Curbside: limits
- Two stickers per household default; construction debris one-time permit loads.
- Curbside: brush
- Brush/debris area per Recycling at TS page; yard waste/leaves — home compost encouraged; TS yard waste area per guide.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Asbestos, hazardous waste (annual household hazardous waste day), large bulk (boats/cars) not in regular TS waste stream.
- Curbside: bags
- Self-haul; trash non-recyclables max 4 ft length per guide.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Transfer Station regulations enforcement; Public Works 978-369-6156.
- Holidays
TS closed holidays per Transfer Station page; check Town calendar. No curbside holidays.*
- Hauler
- Carlisle Transfer Station (Town Public Works)
- Contacts
- Gretchen Gallimore 978-369-6136; Public Works 978-369-6156; 66 Westford Street
- Find your day
- Carlisle Transfer Station permit & hours (no curbside lookup)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: carlislema.gov
Bulk: carlislema.gov
Holidays: carlislema.gov
Curbside: carlislema.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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