Springfield, MA Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Rubbish
- must be drained of liquids
- Container
- approved cart required
- Placement
- curb on tree belt, not road
- Enforcer
- DPW Waste Disposal Division
Summary
Springfield requires rubbish to be drained of liquids and placed in an approved cart at the curb on the tree belt, not the road, before crews will collect it.
No rubbish shall be collected by the Waste Disposal Division of the Department of Public Works, or its authorized agent, unless the rubbish is drained of all water and liquids and placed in one or more carts in accordance with the provisions of this chapter placed at the curb on the tree belt (not in the road), to better facilitate both street sweeping and snow plowing operations.
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 § 327-2 of the Springfield, Massachusetts (Hampden County) City Code, the Waste Disposal Division of the Department of Public Works will not collect any rubbish unless it is first drained of all water and liquids and set out in one or more carts that meet Chapter 327's container standards. Carts must sit at the curb on the tree belt rather than in the road, so the placement doesn't interfere with street sweeping or snow plowing.
Violations & Fines
Rubbish that isn't drained or isn't in an approved cart, or that's placed in the roadway instead of the tree belt, can simply be left uncollected until the next regular pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I leave loose trash bags at the curb instead of a cart?
Where do I place my cart for pickup?
Sources & Official References
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