Trash and Recycling Tips

Recycling Trash in drivewayAll Trash and Recycling containers must be placed at the opening of your driveway for pick up in a manner that avoids parked vehicles.
If you do not have a driveway, place your bins in the road right in front of the curb. This way, the collection truck can easily access them. 

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Please place your trash and recycling bins out the night before your scheduled pickup day.
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All trash and recycling must be captured within the containers. No overflow. Flatten boxes to save space.

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All trash must be bagged. Recycling products may NOT be bagged.

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Excess recycling and yard waste may be dropped off at the Recycling Center year-round.

The Recycle Center is located at 76 Stanley Ave and can be accessed on Green River Way. Please note that it’s one way into the recycle center so you have to enter through Green River Way. The hours of operation are Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM all year round. (Dumping outside operational hours is prohibited) Service is accessible to Watertown Residents only – ID required. No businesses.

If you have any questions about trash and recycling, please reach out to the 311 Service Center Team by dialing 311 inside of Watertown or 617-715-8660. You can also send them an email at 311@watertown-ma.gov. The Center is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (and until 7:00 pm on Tuesdays).