Newton provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection to residents. Carts must be placed at curbside by 7 AM on collection day and removed by the end of the day per city rules.
The Newton Department of Public Works collects household trash and single-stream recycling weekly on a zone-based schedule. Residents receive city-issued 65-gallon or 35-gallon automated carts for trash and a separate cart for recycling. Carts must be placed at the curb by 7 AM on the scheduled collection day, with wheels against the curb and handles facing the house. Carts should be placed at least 3 feet from obstacles such as cars, mailboxes, and other carts to allow automated truck access. Collection occurs regardless of weather, and holiday schedules may shift pickup by one day. Residents are responsible for returning empty carts to a location not visible from the street by the end of collection day. Overflow trash requires purchase of official Newton trash stickers (pay-as-you-throw) affixed to bags placed beside the cart. Construction debris, hazardous waste, and electronics are not accepted in regular collection.
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