Middleton bulk trash pickup

Bulk: Large/banned-from-compactor items handled at TS per Transfer Station Information (mattresses, white goods, brush collection days, etc.).

Verified 2026-10-15 · middletonma.gov

At a glance

BrushBrush accepted on scheduled TS collection dates only; mandatory separation from trash compactor stream.
LimitsSticker per vehicle; brush collection on posted Saturdays.
Not allowedUnacceptable waste list on Transfer Station Information (household hazardous waste, propane, etc. — use Tri-Town household hazardous waste); items banned from compactor must use recycling areas.
CurbsideN/A curbside — TS access Wed/Sat/Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Only. Checklist

Verified 2026-10-15 · middletonma.gov

Schedule

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

When

N/A curbside — TS access Wed/Sat/Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Only.

Where

N/A — residents haul to TS; sharps kiosk at TS and Public Safety 99 S Main St.

Limits

Sticker per vehicle; brush collection on posted Saturdays.

Not allowed

Unacceptable waste list on Transfer Station Information (household hazardous waste, propane, etc. — use Tri-Town household hazardous waste); items banned from compactor must use recycling areas.

Bags

Self-haul; follow attendant direction and mandatory recycling rules.

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Full details for Middleton: every rule, with sources
Trash
No municipal curbside trash pickup. Residents use Middleton Transfer Station (70 Natsue Way, off River Street) Wed/Sat/Sun 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or licensed private haulers (2026 licensed hauler list on Trash & Recycling Information page). Transfer Station sticker required on vehicle: $195 first household vehicle / $50 each additional (FY2027 sticker Oct 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2027 per application packet); recycle-only sticker $45. Purchase online (UniPay), mail, or Town Hall Tax Collector. Only residential waste generated in Middleton accepted; attendant may refuse loads.
Recycling
Mandatory recycling at Transfer Station — designated areas (glass by color, paper/cardboard, plastics #1–7, tin/aluminum, etc.); not in trash compactor. CRTs, computers, scrap metal, white goods (Freon appliances need certified evacuation), mattresses, tires (2/month limit), rechargeable batteries, brush on scheduled collection days. Private haulers must be on Town licensed list if used instead of TS.
Bulk pickup
Large/banned-from-compactor items handled at TS per Transfer Station Information (mattresses, white goods, brush collection days, etc.). Construction debris and unacceptable waste lists on TS page — no curbside bulk program.
Curbside: when
N/A curbside — TS access Wed/Sat/Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Only.
Curbside: where
N/A — residents haul to TS; sharps kiosk at TS and Public Safety 99 S Main St.
Curbside: limits
Sticker per vehicle; brush collection on posted Saturdays.
Curbside: brush
Brush accepted on scheduled TS collection dates only; mandatory separation from trash compactor stream.
Curbside: not allowed
Unacceptable waste list on Transfer Station Information (household hazardous waste, propane, etc. — use Tri-Town household hazardous waste); items banned from compactor must use recycling areas.
Curbside: bags
Self-haul; follow attendant direction and mandatory recycling rules.
Curbside: fees and fines
Transfer Station rules/regulations violations per application packet acknowledgment; contact Public Works 978-777-0407.
Holidays

Transfer Station closed on posted holidays; Tri-Town household hazardous waste Sat Nov 14, 2026 Masconomet HS (League of Women Voters) per Trash & Recycling Information. No curbside holiday schedule — omit holidays.* unless TS posts closure calendar.

Hauler
Middleton Transfer Station (Town Public Works) or private licensed haulers — no Town curbside
Contacts
Trash & Recycling Division 978-777-0407; Town Hall 105 S Main Street; Transfer Station Natsue Way
Find your day
Middleton Transfer Station / licensed hauler list (no curbside day lookup)
Sources
Trash and recycling: middletonma.gov
Bulk: middletonma.gov
Holidays: middletonma.gov
Curbside: middletonma.gov
Verified
2026-10-15

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