Stoughton trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Municipal curbside weekly for residential addresses with ≤3 family units. Verified 2026-10-15 · stoughton.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Trash/recycling by 7:00 a.m.; trash not before 7:00 p.m. prior day (Rules PDF). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · stoughton.org |
| Recycling | Recycling: Weekly single-stream (as of April 23, 2025 town page) same day as trash — mixed paper/cardboard + glass/plastic/metal. Verified 2026-10-15 · stoughton.org |
| Bulk | Paid bulky pickup by appointment, typically Mondays 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; schedule/pay online, Recycle Coach app, or Public Works in person before placing curbside. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · stoughton.org |
| Hauler | Town of Stoughton Public Works Sanitation (municipal collection). |
| Contacts | Public Works 950 Central St 781-341-1300 x9410; Town Hall 781-341-1300; 10 Pearl Street. Verified 2026-10-15 · stoughton.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Trash/recycling by 7:00 a.m.; trash not before 7:00 p.m. prior day (Rules PDF).
Where
Curbside; bagged trash neat at curb; recycling in labeled ≤32-gal container.
Limits
3-family max for municipal curbside; senior 50% fee discount. Bulk fees per schedule above.
Not allowed
C&D, logs/stumps/brush, porcelain fixtures, tires, car parts, furniture in regular trash, leaves, hot coals, 55-gal drums, motor oil in trash stream (per Rules PDF).
Bags
Mandatory bagged trash; never bag recyclables.
Verified 2026-10-15 · stoughton.org
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Verified 2026-10-15 · stoughton.org
Holidays
Monday holidays don't affect Tue–Fri trash/recycling. No published annual holidays.*.
Verified 2026-10-15 · stoughton.org
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Full details for Stoughton: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Municipal curbside weekly for residential addresses with ≤3 family units (Tue–Fri routes; Monday holidays don't shift Tue–Fri schedule per Sanitation page). All trash in bags — no loose trash; residents supply barrels (Town doesn't provide trash barrels). Set out by 7:00 a.m.; may place after 7:00 p.m. night before (Rules PDF). Quarterly rubbish fee: single-family $90/qtr, two-family $225, three-family $360 (Dec 2024 rate sheet). Senior discount 50% at age 65+ (owner-occupied/trust eligible). Missed if not out when truck passes — no return trip. Inspector enforces illegal dumping with Police.
- Recycling
- Weekly single-stream (as of April 23, 2025 town page) same day as trash — mixed paper/cardboard + glass/plastic/metal. Not bagged; no plastic bags. Container ≤32 gal with free “Recyclables” sticker from Public Works, or one free Town recycling bin at Public Works 950 Central St. Pizza boxes recyclable (grease OK per town). Textiles not in trash/recycling — use textile bins. Conflict: Dec 2024 Rules PDF still says recycling twice monthly.
- Bulk pickup
- Paid bulky pickup by appointment, typically Mondays 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; schedule/pay online, Recycle Coach app, or Public Works in person before placing curbside (day before only). Curbside trash customers only. Fees (Oct 2023 sheet): mattress $60; box spring $25; couch $51; sleeper couch $64; TV/electronics $20; monitor/laptop $20; furniture >4×4 ft $45; smaller furniture $31; rugs $30; fiberglass tub $40. Metal bulk (90% metal): $30 each (appliances, grills, bikes, etc.; fridge/freezer doors removed). Mattresses/box springs also drop-off Public Works ($60 / $25). Appliances Sat only at 100 Page St recycling center 8–4.
- Curbside: when
- Trash/recycling by 7:00 a.m.; trash not before 7:00 p.m. prior day (Rules PDF).
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; bagged trash neat at curb; recycling in labeled ≤32-gal container.
- Curbside: limits
- 3-family max for municipal curbside; senior 50% fee discount. Bulk fees per schedule above.
- Curbside: brush
- No curbside brush/leaves/furniture in regular trash (listed not acceptable). Yard waste Sat 8–4 at 100 Page St center for residents. White goods/yard waste drop-off Sat at center (free per brochure).
- Curbside: not allowed
- C&D, logs/stumps/brush, porcelain fixtures, tires, car parts, furniture in regular trash, leaves, hot coals, 55-gal drums, motor oil in trash stream (per Rules PDF).
- Curbside: bags
- Mandatory bagged trash; never bag recyclables.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Inspector/Police enforcement for illegal dumping; dollar schedule not on sanitation portal.
- Holidays
Monday holidays don't affect Tue–Fri trash/recycling. Other holidays: watch website/Facebook and Recycle Coach; trash page noted July 3 as next affecting holiday at time of verify — re-check app for 2026. No published annual holidays.*.
- Hauler
- Town of Stoughton Public Works Sanitation (municipal collection)
- Contacts
- Public Works 950 Central St 781-341-1300 x9410; Town Hall 781-341-1300; 10 Pearl Street
- Find your day
- Recycle Coach app / address schedule (Town partner)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: stoughton.org
Bulk: stoughton.org
Holidays: stoughton.org
Curbside: stoughton.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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