Curbside Recycling & Trash

Recycling Services

  • Unlimited single-stream recycling

  • Containers must not exceed 100 pounds or 96 gallons each.

  • Containers should be labeled as recycling.

  • Free recycling stickers are available at the DPW (9 Alpha Road Chelmsford MA) or Town Hall.

  • Check out this article by Jeff Rossen for some excellent recycling tips: Are you a “wish-cycler”?

Trash Services

  • One 64-gallon barrel limit per week

  • Containers must not exceed 50 pounds.

  • 1 combustible bulk item, per household, per month can be placed curbside, except during a holiday week.

  • Town overflow bags available at select stores.

  • Separate trash and recycling containers by 3 feet or more. Do not block sidewalks or access to mailbox.

Chelmsford’s recycling is sorted at the Waste Management MRF in Billerica, MA. Watch a similar sorting facility in action.