Welcome to Chelmsford Recycling and Solid Waste Home Page!
You can use this site to help you reduce, reuse, recycle, compost and dispose of refuse here in Chelmsford. Use the table of contents to the left, to help you navigate based on your disposal needs.

Stay Updated!
Event reminders, notifications, and other helpful information is posted on the DPW Facebook Page @ChelmsfordDPW and here on the Towns Trash and Recycle App.

Get involved!
Are you interested in helping make Chelmsford a more sustainable community? The Recycling Committee is always looking for volunteers and input from residents. Check it out!

FAQs

Q: Who do I call if my trash wasn’t picked up?

A: Call E.L. Harvey & Sons Customer Service at 1-800-321-3002
 

Q: Who do I call if my recycling wasn’t picked up?

A: Call E.L. Harvey & Sons Customer Service at 1-800-321-3002

Q: Where do I buy Trash & Recycle carts?

A: You can purchase carts at hardware stores, online, or through E.L. Harvey & Sons.

Q: What do I do if my textile recycling, pink bags were not picked up?

A: Visit www.simplerecycling.com and notify them of a missed pick up.
 

Q: How can I get rid of TVs, appliances, electronics, tires and other large metal items?

A: Call E.L. Harvey & Sons Customer Service at 1-800-321-3002 to schedule a pick up. A fee will be charged.
 

Q: How can I get rid of items including a couch, table, chairs or other bulk waste items?

A: One item per month, per household, can be placed curbside on your regular trash collection day. There is no bulk pick up on holiday weeks.
 

Q: How can I get rid of Mattresses and Box Springs?

A: Visit Mattress Recycling - UTEC (utecinc.org) to schedule a pick up. A fee will be charged.
 

Q: How do I know if something is recyclable or not?

A: Visit www.recyclesmartma.org and use the Recyclopedia to determine if your item can be recycled.