The town’s new curbside trash and recycling pickup program begins July 1. Residents will see Republic Services trucks, equipped with automated arms, collecting the new 65-gallon trash barrels and 95-gallon recycling carts.
Health Department Director Andrew Petty told the Current Tuesday that 380 residents have requested smaller barrels (35-gallon trash and 65-gallon recycling.) One hundred residents have requested 35 and 35.
Three hundred and eighty addresses have opted out of curbside collection. Six business have signed up (with a $160 month fee). Petty has ordered 500 35-gallon recycling, 400 65-gallon recycling and 500 35-gallon trash bins.
Here are a few important details to keep in mind:
- All eligible properties are automatically enrolled in the program. Ineligible properties include residences with more than four units and businesses. Businesses may participate in the collection program for $160 per month.
- Each cart will be printed with a serial number and assigned to the property rather than the owner or resident.
- The Health Department is offering smaller, 35-gallon barrels for residents in the Old & Historic District and for property owners with special circumstances. Requests for smaller barrels can be made by emailing health2@marbleheadma.gov or calling 781-631-0212.
- All trash and recycling must be placed inside the barrels. Items outside the barrels will not be collected.
- The new five-year collection contract is funded, in part, by the $2.3 million override approved by voters on June 9. Property owners may opt out of curbside trash and recycling collection, but they will still pay the tax increase. Ineligible properties also will pay the higher tax rate.
For more information, read the town’s curbside collection regulations below.
