Chelmsford Recycles!  

Announcements, Events, and Programs

If you have any questions regarding these events, announcements, or programs, contact the Office of Recycling and Solid Waste.
  

Events

Community SHREDDING Day

May 12, 2012, 9a-1p
Lower Lot, Town Offices

Bring personal and confidential papers to our Community Shredding Day! Please do not bring items that can be placed in curbside recycling, such as newspapers, catalogs, magazines, junk mail, and so on.

Call 978-250-5203 or email jalmeida@townofchelmsford.us for more information.

HUGE SUCCESS!

STYROFOAM Drop-Off Day
Held on January 21, 9a-1p

 

Thank you to everyone who dropped off their styrofoam on Saturday, January 21st. The town collected an estimated 800 lbs of styrofoam and filled a 28-foot trailer!! Another event will be planned, stay tuned for detials!

Click here for a list of styrofoam items to bring and what not to bring.

Call 978-250-5203 or email jalmeida@townofchelmsford.us for more information.
   
 
 
 Announcements
Change in items for
Trash Pickup and Recycling Guidelines

STARTING JULY 1, 2010

TRASH
To curb by 6:30 a.m.

  • Each household allowed to put out up to two 32 gallon barrels or bags of trash.
  • Overflow bags (more than two barrels or bags) can be purchased for $2 (sleeve of five) at Agway, No. Chelmsford Hardware, Hannaford, Stop and Shop, and Walgreens.
  • One oversized item (e.g., furniture, mattress) per household is allowed item per week.
   
RECYCLING
To curb by 6:30 a.m.
  • Single stream recycling—recyclables no longer need to be separated, although you can if you like
  • No limit on amount of recycling
  • Use Town recycling bins
  • Trash type barrels (up to 64 gallons) with Recycling sticker (available from Recycling Office)
  • NO PLASTIC BAGS in recycling
  • Corrugated cardboard should be flattened and cut into 3'x3' pieces.

 

 
 
 
 Programs
Recycling Champion

Do you know a RECYCLING CHAMPION? Someone who recycles everything they can? Has less trash than recycling? Has memorized the annual Recycling Flyer and is a neighborhood expert on REDUCING, REUSING, and SAVING the town money?

The Chelmsford Recycling Committee (CRC) is accepting nominations for Recycling Champions. The CRC will interview nominees and evaluate their curbside recycling skills.

» Click here to learn how you can nominate the next Recycling Champion!

 

  
 



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