What items should not go in the blue trash cart?
The Town of Billerica's mandatory recycling bylaw is in compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, which bans the disposal of certain recyclables with the trash.

In addition, due to DEP waste bans, the following items are not allowed in the trash cart:


  • CRTs including televisions and computers

  • Construction debris

  • Hazardous material (including items containing mercury)

  • Propane tanks

  • Rechargeable batteries

  • Yard waste

Any items similar to the above mentioned items are also not allowed.

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1. How do I know what day my trash and recycling are picked up?
2. Which holidays affect the trash and recycling collection schedule?
3. What items can I put in my blue trash cart?
4. What items should not go in the blue trash cart?
5. What items can I put in the green recycle cart?
6. Who owns the blue trash cart and the green recycle cart?
7. What should I do if my cart is broken?
8. What should I do if I need an additional trash or recycling cart?
9. Who do I call if my recycling or trash were not picked up on my scheduled day?
10. Who do I call if I have any unresolved problems with my collection?
11. Who do I call if I have any questions about the trash or recycling program?
12. What can I do with Yard Waste when there is no curbside collection?