Topsfield trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Town-issued 35-gal trash cart only; weekly on Wed/Thu/Fri by address. Verified 2026-10-15 · topsfield-ma.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. on collection day (Mello contract page). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · topsfield-ma.gov |
| Recycling | Biweekly same weekday as trash; groups A/B (town calendar / bit.ly/topsfieldrecyclegroups). Verified 2026-10-15 · topsfield-ma.gov |
| Bulk | Twice-year curbside bulk weeks (red on Mello calendar — register bit.ly/topsfieldtrash). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · mellodisposal.com |
| Hauler | G. Mello Disposal Corp. |
| Contacts | G. Mello 978-352-8581; Topsfield Public Works via town site. Verified 2026-10-15 · topsfield-ma.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m. on collection day (Mello contract page).
Where
Town-issued carts only at curb for automated collection.
Limits
One free 35-gal trash + 65-gal recycle per household; second trash cart $180/yr tag; bulk/white goods on scheduled weeks only.
Not allowed
Only town carts collected; material outside carts not picked up.
Bags
Trash inside town cart; recyclables in town recycle cart.
Verified 2026-10-15 · topsfield-ma.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · topsfield-ma.gov
Holidays
Follow G. Mello / town July–June collection calendar for holiday delays.
Verified 2026-10-15 · mellodisposal.com
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Full details for Topsfield: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- G. Mello automated curbside. Town-issued 35-gal trash cart only; weekly on Wed/Thu/Fri by address. All trash in cart. Second cart requires $180/year trash tag (July 1–June 30; online City Hall Systems). Set out by 6:00 a.m. pickup day. Missed: G. Mello 978-352-8581.
- Recycling
- Biweekly same weekday as trash; groups A/B (town calendar / bit.ly/topsfieldrecyclegroups). 65-gal town cart (35-gal recycle cart opt via COA). All recycling in town cart only. Overflow: Public Works drop-off or fee sites (Georgetown/Boxford) per town page.
- Bulk pickup
- Twice-year curbside bulk weeks (red on Mello calendar — register bit.ly/topsfieldtrash). White goods twice yearly (blue). Not weekly unlimited bulk. Compost subscription optional (discounted Topsfield plans).
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m. on collection day (Mello contract page).
- Curbside: where
- Town-issued carts only at curb for automated collection.
- Curbside: limits
- One free 35-gal trash + 65-gal recycle per household; second trash cart $180/yr tag; bulk/white goods on scheduled weeks only.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste/compost programs per town special collections pages — not weekly unlimited curbside brush on main trash page.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Only town carts collected; material outside carts not picked up.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash inside town cart; recyclables in town recycle cart.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not on town trash
- Holidays
Follow G. Mello / town July–June collection calendar for holiday delays.
- Hauler
- G. Mello Disposal Corp. (Town contract)
- Contacts
- G. Mello 978-352-8581; Topsfield Public Works via town site
- Find your day
- Topsfield collection day / recycling group (Mello calendar)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: topsfield-ma.gov
Bulk: mellodisposal.com
Holidays: mellodisposal.com
Curbside: topsfield-ma.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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