Don't miss out - DPW will host the Spring recycling event this coming Saturday, May 4th at the Compost & Recycling Center, 108 Carlisle Rd.
Residents are asked to stagger their arrival alphabetically by last name to avoid traffic impacts on Carlisle Rd and Winterberry Way as follows: A-D 8:30-9:30; E-K 9:30-10:30; L-Q 10:30-11:30 and R-S 11:30-12:30; All residents 12:30-1PM. Please take note that this is slightly different than in years past in an effort to reduce wait times for those participating.
Also new this year, a limited number of early or late drop off appointments are available for those who are unable to attend the advertised event, beginning in March. Please visit the Special Events website to book an early or late drop-off appointment and for more details about early drop-off.
The DPW has put together a Flyer and FAQ document to help residents understand what to bring and what to leave at home. Please review these documents before attending: https://www.bedfordma.gov/809/Special-Collection-Events There is no general-purpose dumpster on site and residents will be asked to bring unacceptable materials back home with them.
Returning for Spring 2024 is Electronics & Small Appliance recycling. Styrofoam, Tires and Propane Tanks will also be collected. These events help to keep valuable materials out of the waste stream and lessen the environmental burden of producing virgin materials. Paper Shredding will be offered separately, on Wednesday May 15, 2024 (9-1)
As in the past, a blue resident sticker or proof of residency is required to attend. Bedford residents only – no commercial waste or vehicles. Skip the check in line and pick up your free resident sticker at the DPW Building, 314 Great Rd during business hours (8AM-4PM). Please bring your vehicle registration with you when requesting a sticker.
Other resident drop-off areas of the Compost & Recycling Center will be open during the event, including yard waste, cardboard, glass, bulky rigid plastics, scrap metal and textile recycling as well as the Universal Waste shed for safe disposal of mercury-containing items, such as fluorescent bulbs and rechargeable batteries.
Have something else to get rid of? Check the Waste Wizard tool on the Town Website. Now with nearly 800 search terms, disposal advise is only a click away.
Questions can be directed to Liz Antanavica, Trash & Recycling Administrator, (781)275-7605 x4261 or TrashRecycling@bedfordma.gov Office hours for this department are Monday-Friday (9AM-2PM).