Chelmsford trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Set out by 6:30 a.m.; no return for late set-outs. Missed trash: E.L. Harvey 1-800-321-3002; report ongoing issues Recycling Office 978-250-5203. Verified 2026-10-15 · chelmsfordma.gov |
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| Curbside | 6:30 a.m. collection day (trash and recycling). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · chelmsfordma.gov |
| Recycling | Recycling: Weekly single-stream same day as trash (E.L. Harvey). Verified 2026-10-15 · chelmsfordma.gov |
| Bulk | One curbside bulk/month (non-holiday week) per FAQ on Recycling/Solid Waste home page. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · chelmsfordma.gov |
| Hauler | E.L. Harvey & Sons (trash + recycling). |
| Contacts | Recycling Office **978-250-5203**; Public Works **9 Alpha Rd**; Harvey **1-800-321-3002**. Verified 2026-10-15 · chelmsfordma.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
6:30 a.m. collection day (trash and recycling).
Where
Trash separate from recycling by 3 ft; don't block sidewalk/mailbox.
Limits
2×32 gal trash + unlimited overflow bags; 1 bulk/month; recycling ≤96 gal/50 lb per container.
Not allowed
Foam/film in recycling; trash in recycling toters at multifamily; construction debris; Harvey no construction curbside.
Bags
Overflow beyond 2 barrels requires official blue Town bags.
Not yet confirmed: Fees and fines.
Verified 2026-10-15 · chelmsfordma.gov
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- Trash
- Up to two 32-gallon barrels/bags per household per week; trash must fit inside barrels (not >3 in above rim; no “snow-coned” barrels). Excess trash in official blue Town overflow bags — $3/bag, $15/sleeve of 5 (retailers listed on Solid Waste page). One combustible bulk item/household/month on regular trash day (not holiday weeks). Set out by 6:30 a.m.; no return for late set-outs. Missed trash: E.L. Harvey 1-800-321-3002; report ongoing issues Recycling Office 978-250-5203. Multifamily curbside/dumpster rules on same page (64 gal/household/week equivalent for dumpster properties).
- Recycling
- Weekly single-stream same day as trash (E.L. Harvey). Containers ≤96 gal, ≤50 lb each; label with free stickers from Recycling Office (978-250-5203). ≥3 ft from trash; don't bag recyclables; no foam/film/plastic bags. Missed recycling: Harvey 1-800-321-3002 within 24 hours. Unlimited recycling volume if containers meet weight/size rules.
- Bulk pickup
- One curbside bulk/month (non-holiday week) per FAQ on Recycling/Solid Waste home page. TVs/appliances/large metal: schedule Harvey (1-800-321-3002, fee charged). Mattresses: separate town guidance on announcements page — check current program with 978-250-5203.
- Curbside: when
- 6:30 a.m. collection day (trash and recycling).
- Curbside: where
- Trash separate from recycling by 3 ft; don't block sidewalk/mailbox.
- Curbside: limits
- 2×32 gal trash + unlimited overflow bags; 1 bulk/month; recycling ≤96 gal/50 lb per container.
- Curbside: brush
- Curbside organics program referenced on town site — yard waste details in FY2027 Annual Flyer (DocumentCenter); check season weeks via Chelmsford Recycles app.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Foam/film in recycling; trash in recycling toters at multifamily; construction debris; Harvey no construction curbside.
- Curbside: bags
- Overflow beyond 2 barrels requires official blue Town bags.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not yet confirmed
- Holidays
Bulk not collected in holiday weeks (Solid Waste / FAQ). Harvey holiday schedule via elharvey.com; Chelmsford Recycle app for service alerts.
- Hauler
- E.L. Harvey & Sons (trash + recycling)
- Contacts
- Recycling Office **978-250-5203**; Public Works **9 Alpha Rd**; Harvey **1-800-321-3002**
- Find your day
- Chelmsford Recycles app / address collection day
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: chelmsfordma.gov
Bulk: chelmsfordma.gov
Holidays: elharvey.com
Curbside: chelmsfordma.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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