Fall River, MA Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Max size
- About 35 gallons
- Applies to
- Ashes and house refuse
- Weight limit
- No heavier than standard container
- Enforced by
- Director of Community Maintenance
Summary
Fall River, Massachusetts caps household trash and ash receptacles at roughly the size of an ordinary 35-gallon refuse container, so oversized or overly heavy bins don't qualify for curbside pickup under the City's collection rules.
All receptacles containing ashes and house refuse for removal must be no larger or heavier than the ordinary refuse container, the size to be approximately 35 gallons' capacity.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4739915; v14 updated 2025-12-23; through 12-23-2025).
Full Breakdown
Fall River Code § 62-31 sets the standard for containers used to set out ashes and house refuse: they can be no larger or heavier than an ordinary refuse container, sized at approximately 35 gallons. This rule predates the City's switch to wheeled green, blue, and pink carts but still governs any receptacle used for collection, keeping bins light enough for crews to lift safely and consistent across every Fall River neighborhood.
Violations & Fines
Oversized or overweight receptacles are not required to be collected; interfering with containers set out for collection can also draw enforcement under Chapter 62's general penalty provisions.
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