Solid Waste & Recycling Office, DPW
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Mission StatementMassachusetts' waste generation continues to outpace the state's disposal capacity resulting in the need to export trash to other states. Increasing pressure is being placed on each state, by the Environmental Protection Agency, to provide disposal capacity for all the waste it generates. Incinerators and landfills are both sources of pollution affecting the quality of our air and water; building more of these facilities is not the answer. Therefore, the mission of Lowell's Recycling office is to reduce the amount of trash generated by our City. The approach to waste reduction needs to take many forms. We will continue to look for ways to raise awareness regarding the programs offered, increase recycling opportunities, promote re-use by keeping useful items out of the waste stream, and to promote source reduction. Most importantly, education within our school system and the community is a significant component of our broad approach. Your ideas and comments are welcomed. Please use the Feedback form on this website to contact our Recycling Coordinator.
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Labor Day Monday, Sept 6th, 2010 Monday... Observance... City Hall closed... No collection Monday Route... Collected Tues 9/7 Tuesday Route... Collected Wed 9/8 Wednesday Route... Collected Thurs 9/9 Thursday Route... Collected Fri 9/10 Friday Route... collected Sat. 9/11 ~~~~~~~ PAPER Recycling Bins in Lowell
Green curbside recycling bins are in! If you have been issued a Burgundy Trash Cart,
you are entitled to one recycling bin.
Please pick it up M-F 8:30- 4:30 at either: City Hall (Rm 34) OR DPW (1365 Middlesex St) |
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Household Hazardous Waste Sat. Sept 11th 2010 ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* |
