New Bedford is a city located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. Its zip code is 02740. Capitol Waste Services are dedicated to providing trash pickup services to residents. They provide weekly trash and recycling services along with other waste disposal services such as bulk waste and green garden waste collection. All their efforts are motivated by the aim of ensuring a clean and healthy environment for the city. However, Capitol Waste Services will need residents’ help to perform their work effectively. Residents are encouraged to follow certain rules and regulations related to trash services for the convenience of the Capitol Waste Services Department.
New Bedford Trash Pickup Schedule
Trash pickup services are provided once a week to residents of New Bedford. Residents are required to place their trash carts at the curbside before 7 AM on the designated collection day but not later than 5 PM the day prior to the collection day. Do not be late when placing your cart at the curbside, as this could lead to missed trash collections.
Residents are advised to bag their trash before placing it into their cart to facilitate easy collection. Additionally, residents should be careful when placing their cart at the curbside, ensuring the lid opens toward the front of the street. Place your trash cart 2 feet away from other carts and obstacles such as poles, mailboxes, trees, and parked cars.
Ensure that the lid of the cart is closed when placing it at the curbside to prevent trash from getting wet. Keep your cart in a clear, visible place to reduce the chances of missed trash collections. Finally, once your trash cart is emptied, roll it back as soon as possible.
To find your trash collection schedule, click the link below. The provided link includes a city map labeled with the days of the week that represent trash collection days in different city areas. Identify your location on the map to know your trash collection day.
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New Bedford Recycling Schedule
Citizens of New Bedford are provided with weekly recycling services, and participation in this recycling disposal activity is required. Residents should place their recycling carts at the curbside by 7 AM on the recycling service day. Recycling services are provided on the same day as regular trash collection.
Acceptable recycling materials include bottles, cans, jugs, jars, paper, and cardboard, according to New Bedford city regulations. Place only clean, empty, and dry items in your recycling cart. Additionally, do not place plastic bags into your recycling carts, as these are not recyclable and cause problems in the recycling process.
Put all recycling materials into carts with closed lids and place them at the curbside to reduce litter in the area. Ensure your recycling cart is placed 2 feet from other trash carts in visible and accessible locations so that it can be collected easily. If you have more recyclable material than your cart can hold, you can order a new cart. To order a new cart, click the link below.
New Bedford Bulk Collection Schedule
Bulk waste includes items that cannot fit into regular trash carts due to their size, such as chairs, tables, sofas, and home appliances. Residents of New Bedford have access to curbside bulk trash collection services provided on an appointment basis. If you have oversized trash items, call ABC at 508-999-2619 to schedule your collection day.
After scheduling, prepare your bulk trash by removing all doors from home appliances such as refrigerators and ovens before placing them at the curbside. Pile your bulk trash in front of your property or at the edge of the street, and do not block sidewalks when placing bulk trash at the curbside.
Yard Waste and Brush Collection Schedule
Residents of New Bedford should follow the same procedure as bulk waste collections to ensure yard and brush waste pickup. Yard waste and brush include tree branches, limbs, leaves, grass clippings, trimmings, and other lawn products. To dispose of these types of waste, call ABC at 508-999-2619 to schedule a special pickup.
Once yard waste and brush pickup is confirmed, prepare your waste properly to ensure collection. Pack all leaves into compostable bags, cut branches into 4-foot lengths, and tie them into bundles before placing them at the curbside. Once your yard waste is collected, it is the resident’s duty to clean up any leftover debris.
New Bedford Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule
Certain holidays affect the normal trash collection service schedule in New Bedford. On these holidays, normal trash collection services will be delayed by one day. For example, if a holiday falls on Monday, trash will not be collected on that day but will instead be collected on Tuesday. This delay will continue throughout the week, with Tuesday’s collection moving to Wednesday, Wednesday’s to Thursday, Thursday’s to Friday, and Friday’s to Saturday.
Holidays
| When (Day & Date) | Change in Trash Collection Schedule Due to Holidays |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 15, 2024, Monday |
| President’s Day | February 19, 2024, Monday |
| Patriot Day | September 11, 2024, Wednesday |
| Memorial Day | May 27, 2024, Monday |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2024, Monday |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2024, Thursday |
| Labor Day | September 2, 2024, Monday |
| Columbus Day | October 14, 2024, Monday |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2024, Monday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 28, 2024, Thursday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2024, Wednesday |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2025, Wednesday |
