Changes to Trash & Recycling Services as of July 1st
The Town of Chelmsford has entered into a 5-year agreement with E.L. Harvey & Sons to provide the Town’s waste and recycling services. E.L. Harvey & Sons is located out of Westborough, MA with a sub-site in Tyngsborough, MA. Along with this new contract come new and exciting service changes. Highlights include:
Curbside recycling pick-up will now be weekly…no more red and blue weeks!
Added 5 curbside leaf and brush pick-up days. First pick up is Saturday July 29th, 2023. (Leaf and brush drop-off events twice a year have been removed since the service is now curbside.)
Bulk item disposal will be limited to once per month per residence.
Overflow recycling containers behind Town Offices will be removed.
Residents have the option to purchase 96-, 64- and 35-gallon bins from E.L. Harvey. These are high quality rolling carts and are offered at a discounted rate. To order, call E.L. Harvey & Sons at 800- 321-3002.
Chelmsford Resident Pricing for Optional Bins:
96 Gallon Recycle Only Bin: $90
64 Gallon Trash or Recycle Bin: $80
35 Gallon Trash or Recycle Bin: $70
Look for more detailed information in the 2023-2024 Annual Recycle guide online. A hard copy will be mailed to your household.
If you haven’t already, please download the “Chelmsford Recycle” app from the Android or Apple store to receive more updates about the Town’s waste and recycling services.