Ipswich trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly curbside (G. Mello Disposal). Mandatory recycling — trash not collected without recyclables at curb. Verified 2026-10-15 · ipswichma.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. collection day; holiday week → following day by 6:00 a.m. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · ipswichma.gov |
| Recycling | Weekly same day; no limit if in bin ≤45 gal; Town provides one cart to new residents on route (email [email protected]). Verified 2026-10-15 · ipswichma.gov |
| Bulk | $10 sticker; one stickered bulky item on second Thursday of each month; buy sticker at retailers above; call Mello to schedule after purchase. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · ipswichma.gov |
| Hauler | G. Mello Disposal Corp. |
| Contacts | Public Works **978-356-6612** / [email protected]; Mello **978-352-8581**; Town Hall **978-356-6600**. Verified 2026-10-15 · ipswichma.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m. collection day; holiday week → following day by 6:00 a.m.
Where
Curbside; recycling cart must remain out if recycling truck comes first so trash crew will take trash.
Limits
One 35-gal trash unit unless overthrow bag; unlimited recycling ≤45-gal containers.
Not allowed
Electronics/appliances/mattresses in curbside trash; recyclables contamination list above.
Bags
Mandatory bagging; overthrow bags for excess.
Verified 2026-10-15 · ipswichma.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · ipswichma.gov
Holidays
Oct 12, 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day: town news stated no delay that week (Solid Waste page notice).
Verified 2026-10-15 · ipswichma.gov
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Full details for Ipswich: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Weekly curbside (G. Mello Disposal). Mandatory recycling — trash not collected without recyclables at curb. One 35-gallon barrel/bag limit; all trash bagged; excess in official overthrow bags (~$2 at Aubuchon, Conley's, DJ's Variety, Richdale, Shaw's, Tedford's — prices subject to change). Curbside by 6:00 a.m. trash day; bags ≤50 lbs. No appliances, TVs, electronics, mattresses in regular trash (2026 calendar mailer). Missed: Mello 978-352-8581 or Public Works 978-356-6612.
- Recycling
- Weekly same day; no limit if in bin ≤45 gal; Town provides one cart to new residents on route (email [email protected]). Loose in cart — no plastic bags; contamination → sticker, load left. Accept: glass, cans, cardboard*, paper, plastics per IpswichRecycles.org / 2026 calendar (no shredded paper, straws, snack bags, cup lids, Styrofoam, thin film, black plastic, clothing). Large cardboard: dumpster 100 County Road or transfer station.
- Bulk pickup
- $10 sticker; one stickered bulky item on second Thursday of each month; buy sticker at retailers above; call Mello 978-352-8581 to schedule after purchase.
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m. collection day; holiday week → following day by 6:00 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; recycling cart must remain out if recycling truck comes first so trash crew will take trash.
- Curbside: limits
- One 35-gal trash unit unless overthrow bag; unlimited recycling ≤45-gal containers.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste rules on IpswichRecycles.org / calendar — not fully.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Electronics/appliances/mattresses in curbside trash; recyclables contamination list above.
- Curbside: bags
- Mandatory bagging; overthrow bags for excess.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Contamination rejection sticker; dollar fines not on FAQ.
- Holidays
2026 Calendar: holiday weeks — trash/recycling following day by 6:00 a.m. (FAQ). Oct 12, 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day: town news stated no delay that week (Solid Waste page notice). Other holidays shaded on calendar — follow 2026 calendar PDF.
- Hauler
- G. Mello Disposal Corp.
- Contacts
- Public Works **978-356-6612** / [email protected]; Mello **978-352-8581**; Town Hall **978-356-6600**
- Find your day
- Daily Trash/Recycle Pickup Routes PDF + 2026 Calendar PDF
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: ipswichma.gov
Bulk: ipswichma.gov
Holidays: ipswichma.gov
Curbside: ipswichma.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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