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Home Page - FAQ When is trash collection? Feb 29, 2008
Residential trash collection and recycling collection in Boxford is weekly on either Monday or Tuesday depending upon your location. (Contact the Board of Health for collection schedule information 978-887-6000 x507). RECYCLING RULES TRASH AND STICKER RULES
The Solid Waste Regulations are as follows:
1. One current ($2.50) Boxford Solid Waste Collection Sticker must be attached to each free standing trash bag or trash bag in a barrel.
2. If there is more than 1 trash bag in a barrel the top bag should have the sticker however the multiple bags in a barrel should not exceed the top of the barrel enabling the lid to be put in place.
3. Barrels should weigh no more than 50 pounds and be no larger than 35-gallon size.
4. No stickers should be placed directly on the barrel or lid.
5. Household rubbish that does not have a proper sticker will not be picked up. Stickers should be clearly visible for collection.
6. Cardboard should be 2 feet by 2 feet or smaller placed in paper bags or tied with string for recycling.
7. Styrofoam should be broken into pieces similar to cardboard and can be commingled in the recycling
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