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Trash and Recycling

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1. When will trash be picked up?

Place trash curbside before 7 a.m. on your pick up day. Truck routes and schedules are subject to change without notice and times of pickups are not guaranteed on a weekly basis. Trash on private property will not be picked up - must be curbside. Town trash bags may be purchased at Town Market, Town Line Convenience-Haverhill, Stop and Shop-Amesbury, Merrimac Liquors, and Richdale.

2. Who do I call if my trash and/or recycling is missed?

Please call Casella at 1-800-445-1318.

3. How do I dispose of household hazardous waste?

Merrimac does not hold an event.  Please refer to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection calendar for open events in other towns.

4. How do I dispose of Mercury?

Mercury won't harm you or the environment as long as it stays inside the product and is handled properly when you're finished with it. Contact the Board of Health with questions on Mercury Disposal. 

5. Where can I drop off leaves or brush?

Leaves, grass clippings and brush may be dropped off at the Yard Waste Site located on Battis Road. Permits are required and may be purchased at the Selectmen’s Office located at 4 School Street. For more information including dates and times the site is open, please visit the link.

6. How do I dispose of a Christmas tree?

Christmas Trees can be dropped off on Mill St. Sticker is not required.

7. When and how is curbside recycling pickup handled?

Every other week - recyclables (glass - all colors - newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, computer paper and paper board [cereal and cracker boxes], cardboard, steel and tin cans, aluminum containers, plastics Number 1 through Number 7. Everything must be in the recycling bin as nothing outside of the bin will be collected.  Styrofoam, packing peanuts, plastic bags and films are not recyclable curbside. Recycling will be collected on the same day as the trash collection every other week. Please view the street listing to determine your recycling week. http://townofmerrimac.com/269/Recycling-Street-List Place recycling and trash curbside before 7 a.m. on your pickup day. Trash collection is weekly and recycling is every other week.  For curbside recycling schedule and information http://townofmerrimac.com/268/Recycling

8. What happens if there is inclement weather?

Information in regard to trash/recycling delays will be posted on the Town's website in addition to the Town’s Facebook page. We suggest you sign up for website notifications so you are alerted if a change is warranted.

9. How do I recycle computers and televisions?

Please visit the link. 

10. Does the town offer curbside leaf collection?

No, you can take yard waste to the Battis Rd. Yard Waste Site. 

11. Where do I find information about the yard waste site?

Please visit the link. 

12. How do I dispose of Household Appliances?

Included but are not limited to: refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, heaters, air conditioners, humidifiers/de-humidifiers, etc. can be picked up curbside on the first Friday of the month. Residents must purchase a $20 bulk sticker at the Selectmen’s Office. 

13. What is a bulk item?

A large item that will not fit in a bag.  Examples are sofa, armchair, mattress, etc. You must purchase a sticker at the Selectmen’s office.  Bulk items are picked up curbside on your regular trash day. Please refer to this list of bulk items for disposal information.

14. How many bulk items can I put out?

There is no limit to bulk items. You must purchase a sticker at the Selectmen’s Office. Please refer the bulk item list. /DocumentCenter/View/982/Bulk-Item-Pricing

15. Where can I get a recycling bin?

The Town of Merrimac supplies one 96-gallon blue recycling bin to residential units. that receive curbside recycling pickup. Please call 978-346-0525 if you need a bin. Additional bins are not available at this time. 

16. Will my trash be delayed on a holiday week?

Please refer to the collection calendar found on the Trash and Recycling page.  

 

17. What do I do if I receive a defective trash bag?

For issues with bag quality, please call Wastezero at 1-800-866-3954.  They should provide a replacement as well as investigate the source of the problem with the store you purchased it from.