Waltham Trash Schedule 2024 (Holidays, Recycling, & Bulk Pickup)

Waltham (zip code: 02451- 02455) is a city near Methuen, Lexington, Chicopee, Peabody, Lynn, Arlington, Shrewsbury, North Andover, Attleboro , Natick, Newton, Medford, Brockton, Maynard, Somerville, Mattapoisett, Watertown, Quincy and Walpole in the state of Massachusetts, in the United States.

Like other cities in the country, Waltham offers its residents a trash collection program through which the citizens can get rid of their daily household trash, recyclables, hazardous waste and bulky items.

Following are the details about the Waltham trash schedule.

Waltham Trash Pickup Schedule

Trash collection takes place once every week in Waltham. However, the collection days vary from street to street. Moreover, the curbside collection starts early in the morning on your pickup day, so you have to place the carts at the curbside before this time.

You can have your complete trash schedule and garbage collection days checked from this trash collection map:

Some national holidays might alter your trash pickup schedule, so you can check the holiday schedule from here.

Waltham Holiday Trash Schedule

Here is the complete holiday trash schedule for the city of Waltham.

New Year’s Day – January 1, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.
Martin Luther King Day – January 15, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.
Presidents Day – February 10, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.
Patriots Day – April 15, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.
Memorial Day – May 27, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.
Juneteenth – June 19, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.
Independence Day – July 4, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.
Labor Day – September 2, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.
Columbus Day – October 14, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.
Veterans Day – November 11, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.
Thanksgiving Day – November 28, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.
Christmas Day – December 25, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.

Waltham Recycling Schedule

Recycling takes place every week in Waltham, on the same days as your garbage collection days.

To know your complete yearly recycling schedule, check out this recycling collection tool: https://walthamgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=dfae686b83d5473f902dd3099985121c

Enter your address and a complete calendar containing the pickup days schedule will appear in front of you.

Recyclables include newspaper, office paper and magazines, plastic bottles, envelopes and wrapping paper, construction paper, junk mail, books and paper bags, catalogs, glass jars and bottles, food cans etc.

Waltham Bulk Pickup Schedule

Bulky waste items are those which are very heavy and large and hence cannot be placed inside regular trash cans. These items include mattresses, furniture, carpets and rugs etc.

Bulk waste pickup also takes place every week. However, only one bulky item can be placed at the curbside every week. Moreover, your bulky items will be picked up on your trash pickup days.

For more information, visit this link: https://www.city.waltham.ma.us/recycling-department/pages/bulk-item-disposal

Waltham Yard Waste Collection

Yard waste includes tree branches, leaves, grass, brushes and other vegetative materials. Dirt, rocks and sand, cement and concrete, wood to which glue is added, recyclable items, animal waste and dead animals should not be added to yard waste.

Yard waste is collected every other week in Waltham, however, the collection days vary depending upon your weekly schedule. Check out your yard waste collection schedule from here.

Waltham Hazardous Waste Disposal

Household hazardous waste can not be collected from the curbside, instead, one has to take the hazardous items to the Minuteman facility located at Lexington at 60 Hartwell Ave. This must be done only on the household Minuteman hazardous waste collection days. You can know more about the collection days by checking out the city’s website.

Hazardous items are the ones which can catch fire easily or which contain toxic chemicals dangerous for human health. Some of the examples are batteries and cells, glues and adhesives, furniture polish, swimming pool chemicals, brake fluid, photographic chemicals, medications, shoe polish, paints, pesticides and insecticides, fertilizers, varnishes etc.

City of Waltham Trash Guidelines

Following are some trash guidelines for the Waltham residents.

Do not overfill the carts. This may result in the trash being thrown on the streets which will litter your area.
Trash carts must be placed having a minimum of three feet distance with each other.
Throwing garbage on the streets and roads is not allowed and should not be practiced by the citizens.
Wash and dry the containers on a regular basis to ensure proper cleanliness.
In case of any query or if you need any information regarding the Waltham trash schedule, call the city’s solid waste department by dialing (781) 314-3390.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I get rid of a mattress in Waltham?

Since mattresses are included in the heavy or bulky waste, they can be picked up on your trash collection day. Make sure you place only one bulky item per week in Waltham.

What can be recycled in Waltham MA?

The city of Waltham recycles metal cans, glass bottles and jars, paper, cartons, and cardboard, plastic bottles, tubs, jugs, and jars etc.