Newton carts must be placed at the curb on collection day and returned to a location not visible from the street. Carts left at the curb outside pickup windows may result in warnings or fines.
Newton requires residents to store trash and recycling carts in a location that is not visible from the public street between collection days. Acceptable storage includes behind the house, in a garage, or behind a fence or screening structure. Carts may be placed at the curb no earlier than 5 PM the evening before collection and must be removed from the curb by the end of the collection day, typically by midnight. Carts placed at the curb with wheels toward the street and handles toward the house allow automated collection arms to grab them properly. A minimum 3-foot clearance is required between carts and any obstacles including parked cars, mailboxes, utility poles, and other carts. Repeated violations can result in warning notices from the Inspectional Services Department and fines ranging from 25 to 200 dollars per occurrence. Properties visible to neighbors or on corner lots face stricter enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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