Saugus trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly refuse in watertight containers or bags: ≤45 gal and ≤50 lb each. Verified 2026-10-15 · saugus-ma.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m. Collection day; not before sunset previous day (BOH). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · saugus-ma.gov |
| Recycling | Recycling: Weekly separated streams at curb: paper/cardboard (paper bag or bin; cardboard ≤2×2 ft bundled) and containers. Verified 2026-10-15 · saugus-ma.gov |
| Bulk | Green stickers $2 — bulk furniture, microwaves, rugs (one room, 4 ft lengths), lawn mowers (gas/oil removed), small wood bundles (4 ft), extra bag/barrel. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · saugus-ma.gov |
| Hauler | Capitol Waste Services (Town contract). |
| Contacts | Solid Waste/Recycling **781-231-4036**; 515 Main St Public Works. Verified 2026-10-15 · saugus-ma.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7:00 a.m. Collection day; not before sunset previous day (BOH).
Where
Outer edge of sidewalk; don't obstruct pedestrian traffic.
Limits
Container/bag 45 gal / 50 lb max. Sticker limits per dwelling/week. Leaf collection spring + three fall weeks (dates announced).
Not allowed
DEP banned materials at curbside; recyclables in trash; white goods without red sticker; bulk without green sticker.
Bags
Durable watertight containers or strong plastic bags within size/weight limits.
Verified 2026-10-15 · saugus-ma.gov
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2026 Trash and Recycling Collection Routes (PDF)
Verified 2026-10-15 · saugus-ma.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 | — |
| Columbus Indigenous 2026 | 2026-10-12 | — |
| Veterans 2026 | 2026-11-11 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
When collection falls on a holiday, that day and rest of week delayed one day (Friday → Saturday). 2026 Solid Waste Recycling Calendar PDF lists holidays including Juneteenth one-day trash delay.
Verified 2026-10-15 · saugus-ma.gov
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Full details for Saugus: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Town curbside (Capitol Waste Services) for 1–3 family dwellings. Weekly refuse in watertight containers or bags: ≤45 gal and ≤50 lb each. Item limits: 3 containers/bags (1-family), 6 (2-family), 9 (3-family). Curbside by 7:00 a.m. Collection day; may set out after sunset prior day (BOH regulations). Sticker program for bulk/white goods (below). Day by 2026 Trash and Recycling Collection Routes PDF.
- Recycling
- Weekly separated streams at curb: paper/cardboard (paper bag or bin; cardboard ≤2×2 ft bundled) and containers (glass, metal cans, plastics #1–7, milk/juice cartons). No plastic bags, window glass, Pyrex, or paint/aerosol cans. Banned recyclables must not be visible in trash (state enforcement).
- Bulk pickup
- Green stickers $2 — bulk furniture, microwaves, rugs (one room, 4 ft lengths), lawn mowers (gas/oil removed), small wood bundles (4 ft), extra bag/barrel of misc. Red stickers $20 — white goods (fridges, washers, ACs, etc.); collected Wednesdays — call Capitol 855-533-3400 to schedule; remove doors; sticker visible. Each unit: 2 green + 1 white-good item/week max. Stickers at Town Hall & Stop & Shop courtesy booths (non-refundable).
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m. Collection day; not before sunset previous day (BOH).
- Curbside: where
- Outer edge of sidewalk; don't obstruct pedestrian traffic.
- Curbside: limits
- Container/bag 45 gal / 50 lb max. Sticker limits per dwelling/week. Leaf collection spring + three fall weeks (dates announced).
- Curbside: brush
- Curbside leaves only on announced weeks; paper leaf bags preferred or barrels marked YARD WASTE (lids off); no plastic bags, cardboard boxes, or brush in leaf pickup.
- Curbside: not allowed
- DEP banned materials at curbside; recyclables in trash; white goods without red sticker; bulk without green sticker.
- Curbside: bags
- Durable watertight containers or strong plastic bags within size/weight limits.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- BOH regulations reference enforcement; specific dollar fines not quoted on brochure.
- 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
- Columbus Indigenous 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
When collection falls on a holiday, that day and rest of week delayed one day (Friday → Saturday). 2026 Solid Waste Recycling Calendar PDF lists holidays including Juneteenth one-day trash delay.
- Hauler
- Capitol Waste Services (Town contract)
- Contacts
- Solid Waste/Recycling **781-231-4036**; 515 Main St Public Works
- Find your day
- 2026 Trash and Recycling Collection Routes (PDF)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: saugus-ma.gov
Bulk: saugus-ma.gov
Holidays: saugus-ma.gov
Curbside: saugus-ma.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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