Trash & Recycling in Lynn, MA (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Lynn, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Lynn collects trash weekly and recycling every other week, hauled by Capitol Waste Services since July 2025. Carts must be curbside by 7 AM on your assigned day; holidays push collection one day later.
Lynn Trash Pickup Schedule & Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Lynn issues each household a 64-gallon trash cart and 96-gallon recycling cart. Set carts curbside by 7 AM on collection day, lids closed, and bag all trash as required by city ordinance.
Lynn Trash Cart Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Lynn offers free bulky-item drop-off on designated Saturdays at Covanta, 247 Commercial Street, 8 AM to noon. Curbside large-item pickup must be scheduled with Capitol Waste and carries a per-item fee.
Lynn Bulk & Large Item Disposal
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Lynn collects recycling every other week in a 96-gallon cart on green-lid or blue-lid weeks. Massachusetts waste bans keep recyclable paper, cardboard, glass, metal, and plastic containers out of the trash.
Lynn Recycling Requirements & Waste Bans
Some RestrictionsLooking for Essex County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Lynn city rules.
Trash & Recycling in Essex County →