Clinton trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up every other week; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly curbside trash; every other week recycling same day. Verified 2026-10-15 · clintonma.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. scheduled day (collection time varies — don't rely on same clock time weekly). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · clintonma.gov |
| Recycling | One green town recycling bin per property (free delivery); material inside town bin only (calendar). Verified 2026-10-15 · clintonma.gov |
| Bulk | Not at curb — leaves, yard waste, bulky items, C&D excluded from curbside (regulations). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · clintonma.gov |
| Hauler | Town of Clinton Public Works curbside. |
| Contacts | Public Works 978-365-4110 / [email protected]; 242 Church St. Verified 2026-10-15 · clintonma.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m. scheduled day (collection time varies — don't rely on same clock time weekly).
Where
Curbside; sticker visible on each chargeable bag.
Limits
25 lbs/bag max; single-family 1 free bag/week; multi-family all bags stickered.
Not allowed
Curbside: bulky, C&D, yard waste, needles, mercury items, appliances/TVs/metals/furniture/carpet (use drop-off); over-weight bags.
Bags
Standard bags; stickers from Tax Collector / listed vendors (regulations).
Verified 2026-10-15 · clintonma.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · clintonma.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Mlk 2026 | 2026-01-19 | — |
| Presidents 2026 | 2026-02-16 | — |
| Patriots 2026 | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Memorial 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Juneteenth 2026 | 2026-06-19 | — |
| Independence 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| 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 | — |
Trash & Recycle Calendar 2026–2027: only the collection day shown in yellow shifts; other days in that holiday week unchanged; recycling.
Verified 2026-10-15 · clintonma.gov
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Full details for Clinton: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Town bag program. Weekly curbside trash; every other week recycling same day. Curbside by 6:00 a.m. (Trash & Recycling page + calendar). 25 lb max per bag (strict). Single-family: monthly fee includes 1 bag/week without sticker; each additional bag needs 1 trash sticker. Multi-family: every bag needs 1 sticker (M sticker on recycle bin identifies property). Any trash bag type OK with visible sticker when required.
- Recycling
- One green town recycling bin per property (free delivery); material inside town bin only (calendar). Multi-family owners may request extra bins. Opt-out available (no curbside trash or recycling if opted out — contact Public Works).
- Bulk pickup
- Not at curb — leaves, yard waste, bulky items, construction debris excluded from curbside (regulations). Drop-Off Recycle Center, 99 Woodlawn St — furniture, appliances, mattresses, electronics, carpet, etc. For fees (fee list PDF on town site).
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m. scheduled day (collection time varies — don't rely on same clock time weekly).
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; sticker visible on each chargeable bag.
- Curbside: limits
- 25 lbs/bag max; single-family 1 free bag/week; multi-family all bags stickered.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste not curbside — drop-off center accepts leaves/yard waste year-round (free per regulations).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Curbside: bulky, C&D, yard waste, needles, mercury items, appliances/TVs/metals/furniture/carpet (use drop-off); over-weight bags.
- Curbside: bags
- Standard bags; stickers from Tax Collector / listed vendors (regulations).
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Specific curbside fine dollars.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Mlk 2026 (2026-01-19): shift not yet confirmed
- Presidents 2026 (2026-02-16): shift not yet confirmed
- Patriots 2026 (2026-04-20): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Juneteenth 2026 (2026-06-19): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- 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
Trash & Recycle Calendar 2026–2027: only the collection day shown in yellow shifts; other days in that holiday week unchanged; recycling may follow separate yellow make-up lines on calendar (Independence Day 2026 example: Friday trash/recycle Monday 7/6).
- Hauler
- Town of Clinton Public Works curbside
- Contacts
- Public Works 978-365-4110 / [email protected]; 242 Church St
- Find your day
- Trash & Recycle Calendar (green = recycling weeks)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: clintonma.gov
Bulk: clintonma.gov
Holidays: clintonma.gov
Curbside: clintonma.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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