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Solid Waste & Recycling Office, DPW

UPDATE Mon May 20th

1.   International Compost Awareness Week (5/2-5/10)

          Order your compost bin this week... get it in time for Mother's Day!

2. Green 'curbside' recycling bins are now in stock!

          Eligibility: You must have 'city' curbside trash collection.

          Bins can be picked up (one per household) at City Hall OR DPW

          Reminder: Green bins are for 'paper'... pick-up a sticker for "Bottles & Cans"

3. Memorial Day (5/27/13) Holiday Schedule

          Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste collection routes 'bump' one day.



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NEW State Law (July 1 2012)

Medical "Sharps" (lancets, neddles & syringes) now BANNED from household trash

SHARPS Disposal options

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Three ways to report Trash, Litter, Illegal Dumping & Dumpster issues

ISS - Trash, Solid Waste, and Recycling (General) - NOT for 'Missed' stop -

Purpose: Use this form to report various Solid Waste or Recycling complaints within the City of Lowell, such as: Pickup eligibility Timing of placement on the sidewalk Types, conditions, and content of containers used (not including Dumpsters) The "importing" or placement of refuse from properties other than the one being picked up The disposal of material at unmonitored or vacant locations The disposal of hazardous substances, bulk materials, appliances, and the like.

ISS - Dumping or Disposal of Trash, Refuse, Hazardous Substances, Tires, Appliances or Furniture

Purpose: Use this form to report the illegal Dumping or Disposal of Trash, Refuse, or Hazardous Substances within the City of Lowell. This includes the "importing" or placement of refuse from properties other than the one being picked up, the disposal of material at unmonitored or vacant locations, and the disposal of hazardous substances, bulk materials, appliances, and the like.

HD - Dumpsters Issues

Purpose: Use this form to report a concern about a Dumpster's location, condition, overflow, or collection (e.g., excessive, prior to 7am) within the City of Lowell.

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