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1. I want to get rid of my old clothes, bedding, and other textiles, how can I dispose of them??

The Town of Dracut has multiple textile recycling locations, you can drop off your items at:

• 2166 Lakeview Ave (Dillon McAnespie Park)
• 1285 Mammoth Road (Carrick Field)
• 95 Leavitt Street (Cemetery Garage Parking Lot)
• 833 Hildreth Street (DPW Complex)
• 62 Arlington Street (Lower Parking Lot of Town Hall)
• Bellevue Ave, Campbell School (Lower Parking Lot)

You can also schedule a pick up with the Big Brother Big Sister Foundation or you can call them at 508-466-4590, please review their list of acceptable/non-acceptable items before scheduling.

Thank you for your assistance with meeting our mandated requirements!

2. When is my trash collection day?

Depending on what street you are on dictates when your trash and recycle are picked up. The Town of Dracut has created a map that color codes each section of town as to what day trash and recycling is picked up. 

Trash and recycling is picked up on the same day. Trash is weekly, recycling is every other week.

For your convivence we have created a Recycling Calendar (PDF) for you to see when your recycling should be picked up.

3. What do I do with this? (Beyond the Bin Recycling Directory)

An additional resource that may help you find ways to dispose of challenging items is the MassDEP’s Beyond the Bin Recycling Directory.

4. I have extra trash - What do I do?

You may purchase the Official Overflow bags for Dracut. These are the only bags that the trash company will take outside the normal trash container. Five bags for $20 may be purchased at Hannaford at the Service Desk, or either Hardware Store. Kenwood Hardware on Broadway Road and Dracut Hardware on Lakeview Avenue (across from CVS).

5. My trash, recycling, and/or bulk item was not picked up, who should I inform?

To report your trash, recycling, and/or bulk item pick-up was missed please fill out our online form. 

Filling out this form will provide us all the information we need to help resolve your missed pick-up. 

We will forward your request to Republic Services. We do not send Republic Services back if you have forgotten to put your trash or recycle out due to going on Vacation.

6. How do I schedule a bulk item pick-up?

To schedule a bulk item pick up, please first review what items are Acceptable for Bulk Item Pick-Up List (PDF)

One bulky item per week is allowed at no charge.
This is a pre-registered service and residents must call at least 48 hours in advance of your trash collection day to Republic Services at 1-800-442-9006.

Special Items such as White Goods (e.g. fridge, washing machine, air conditioner) and CRT’s (e.g. television and computer monitors) are banned from disposal as trash by the Mass DEP. Residents can use the twice a month recycling service offered by our collection vendor. There is a fee for this service and residents must call Republic Services.

Important Notice:

Republic Services no longer picks up mattresses and box springs as of November 1, 2022. You can schedule a mattress and/or box spring with UTEC at 978-856-3902 or on the UTEC website. 

7. I want to get rid of my mattress and box spring, who do I call?

To schedule a mattress or box spring for pick-up, you can go go online to UTEC Mattress Recycling Scheduling  or call UTEC at 978-856-3902.

8. I am new to Dracut, which bin is trash?

Welcome to the Town of Dracut! We're delighted to have you as a new resident, and we want to help you settle in smoothly. One important thing to note is that in Dracut, our trash bins are **blue**, while our recycling bins are **green**.

Here's a quick guide on how to properly use them:

1. **Blue Bins (Trash)**: These bins are meant for your regular household waste, things like non-recyclable items and general garbage. Make sure to place your trash in blue bins for collection. 
2. **Green Bins (Recycling)**: Our green bins are reserved for recyclable materials. These include items like paper, cardboard, glass, plastic containers, and metal cans. Be sure to place your recyclables in the green bin to help reduce waste and protect our environment.

Please ensure that you place the correct materials in the designated bins, as this helps with our community's recycling efforts and waste management. If you have any specific questions or need more information about waste collection and recycling in Dracut, don't hesitate to reach out to us or check our town's website for additional resources.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Dracut clean and environmentally friendly. Enjoy your time in our wonderful town!