Melrose Solid Waste and Recycling

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Melrose Solid Waste and Recycling Melrose Department of Public Works City Yard is currently open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 7:30 AM - 2:45 PM and Saturdays 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (April-November).

The Melrose Solid Waste and Recycling page is intended to inform Melrose residents of important solid waste and recycling news, projects, events and campaigns. The Melrose Department of Public Works provides quality services to the community in the areas of drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, recycling, parks, forestry, fleet, highway, cemetery, facilities, engineering, and administration, while promoting health, safety, sustainability, and fiscal responsibility through the teamwork and commitment of an honest and dependable workforce. The administrative office at DPW is open Monday through Friday 8:00 - 3:30. If you have any questions feel free to contact Alison Beucler, Environmental Outreach Coordinator at 781-665-0142 or [email protected].

Attention Residents! This Saturday (11/7) from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Melrose DPW is hosting a Pumpkin Composting Event in ...
11/02/2026

Attention Residents! This Saturday (11/7) from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Melrose DPW is hosting a Pumpkin Composting Event in partnership with Garbage To Garden at the City Yard (72 Tremont St).

Please note that we are not able to accept pumpkins that have paint, glitter, hairspray, bleach, or petroleum jelly on them. If you are unable to come to the event to dispose of your pumpkin, please place them in the trash. They cannot be placed with yard waste.

Attention Residents! Next Saturday (10/17) from 8 AM – 12 PM, Melrose DPW will be partnering with Stoneham DPW to host a...
10/08/2026

Attention Residents! Next Saturday (10/17) from 8 AM – 12 PM, Melrose DPW will be partnering with Stoneham DPW to host a Household Hazardous Waste Day at Melrose High School (access from Melrose St).

Proof of residency is required. Fees are below for Melrose residents (Payable with checks ONLY, to “City of Melrose”):
1/4 trunk load – $42.00
1/2 trunk load – $51.00
Full trunk load – $85.00

Please note: Containers will not be returned.

Since the improper disposal of hazardous waste is dangerous for Department of Public Works employees and harmful to the environment, we encourage you to take advantage of this event.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Department of Public Works: 781-665-0142.

Attention Residents! This Saturday (10/3) from 8 AM – 12 PM, Melrose DPW will be hosting a Rigid Plastics Collection Eve...
09/28/2026

Attention Residents! This Saturday (10/3) from 8 AM – 12 PM, Melrose DPW will be hosting a Rigid Plastics Collection Event at the City Yard.

Please see below for more details!

Call 781-665-0142 or email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

¡Consulte el material educativo sobre aguas pluviales para embellecer su negocio en Melrose con un jardín de lluvia!
09/18/2026

¡Consulte el material educativo sobre aguas pluviales para embellecer su negocio en Melrose con un jardín de lluvia!

Please see the Stormwater Education Content about beautifying your Melrose business with a rain garden!
09/18/2026

Please see the Stormwater Education Content about beautifying your Melrose business with a rain garden!

DPW had a great time at the Victorian Fair despite the rain. Thank you to the Melrose Chamber of Commerce for hosting a ...
09/14/2026

DPW had a great time at the Victorian Fair despite the rain. Thank you to the Melrose Chamber of Commerce for hosting a great event!

Attention Residents! This Saturday (9/19) from 8 AM – 12 PM, Melrose DPW will be hosting a Motor Oil/Gas/Antifreeze Coll...
09/14/2026

Attention Residents! This Saturday (9/19) from 8 AM – 12 PM, Melrose DPW will be hosting a Motor Oil/Gas/Antifreeze Collection Event at the City Yard. Cash or Check only.

Please see below for more details!

Call 781-665-0142 or email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

09/04/2026

As a friendly reminder, trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day (Monday collection on Tuesday, etc.) due to Labor Day on Monday, 9/7.

The DPW Administration Office and City Yard will also be closed on Monday, 9/7.

Address

72 Tremont Street
Melrose, MA
02176

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 2:45pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 2:45pm
Thursday 7:30am - 2:45pm

Telephone

+17816650142

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