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Springfield, MA Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Collection
mandatory citywide
Frequency
once weekly
Annual fee
$90 per container
Opt-out
allowed, but not reversible
Amended
5-12-2025 and 9-17-2025

Summary

Springfield mandates automated weekly trash collection citywide through City-issued carts, charging a $90 annual fee per container, with the option to opt out and hire a private hauler instead.

Automated collection within the City is mandatory in all areas of the City. ... Standard collection service shall include once-a-week collection of acceptable trash in properly placed automated containers in accordance with the provisions of this section.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4680006; v21 updated 2025-12-15; through 12-15-2025).

Full Breakdown

Under § 327-5, automated collection is mandatory in every part of Springfield, Massachusetts (Hampden County): there is no unincorporated area outside this rule. Standard service is once-a-week pickup of trash placed in a City-issued automated container. Property owners can decline City service and pay the $90 annual fee, using a private licensed hauler instead, but opting out forfeits recycling, bulk, and yard-waste pickup together, and owners who opt out cannot opt back in later.

Violations & Fines

Overloaded or improperly placed containers go uncollected; nonpayment of the trash fee, mistreatment of crews, or repeated noncompliance can lead the Director to revoke trash, recycling, bulk, and yard-waste service for the property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is trash collection mandatory in Springfield, MA?
Yes, § 327-5 makes automated collection mandatory citywide, though property owners may opt out of the City fee and use a private hauler instead.
How often is trash picked up in Springfield?
Standard service is once-a-week collection of trash placed in the City-issued automated container, per § 327-5F(2).

Sources & Official References

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