Located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Middleborough (ZIP code 02346) is a vibrant town bordered by Lakeville, Taunton, and Bridgewater. The town’s Department of Public Works (DPW) manages essential waste services, including residential trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulk item disposal. This guide will help you stay on top of Middleborough’s waste collection schedule and related services.
Middleborough Trash Schedule
Middleborough offers weekly curbside trash collection for residential properties with up to three units. Each participating household is given a 96-gallon rolling cart for rubbish disposal. Trash must be bagged and placed inside the cart with the lid closed. Overflowing carts will not be picked up.
Residents not using the automated cart system or those living on private roads must use official Middleborough trash bags, placed in covered barrels marked with the house number. These bags are available at local retailers including Hannaford’s, Trucchi’s, Walgreens, and the DPW office.
Trash collection days vary by street. You can check your designated collection day using the Collection Day by Street tool on the town’s official website.
Middleborough Recycling Schedule
Recycling is collected every other week on the same day as your trash. The town uses an “A Week” and “B Week” system to alternate collections. To check your assigned week, refer to the Rubbish & Recycling Calendar provided by the town.
You can recycle clean paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass bottles, and rigid plastics. Be sure that items are clean and placed loosely in the bin. Do not use plastic bags for recycling.
Middleborough Bulk Trash Schedule
Bulk items like furniture and large appliances are not collected at the curb. Instead, residents must bring these items to the Middleborough Landfill located at 207 Plympton Street. The landfill is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 3:15 PM. Proof of residency is required.
Middleborough Holiday Trash Schedule
During weeks with holidays, trash and recycling pickup is delayed by one day after the holiday. Below is the 2025 schedule:
| Date | Day | Holiday | Collection Delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | Yes |
| January 20, 2025 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Yes |
| February 17, 2025 | Monday | Presidents’ Day | Yes |
| April 21, 2025 | Monday | Patriots’ Day | Yes |
| May 26, 2025 | Monday | Memorial Day | Yes |
| June 19, 2025 | Thursday | Juneteenth | Yes |
| July 4, 2025 | Friday | Independence Day | Yes |
| September 1, 2025 | Monday | Labor Day | Yes |
| October 13, 2025 | Monday | Columbus Day | Yes |
| November 11, 2025 | Tuesday | Veterans Day | Yes |
| November 27, 2025 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Yes |
| November 28, 2025 | Friday | Day After Thanksgiving | Yes |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Yes |
Middleborough Yard Waste
Yard waste including leaves, branches, and grass clippings is not collected curbside. Residents can dispose of these items at the Middleborough Landfill. It operates Monday through Saturday, from 7:30 AM to 3:15 PM. You must show proof of residency when dropping off yard waste.
Trash Bill Information
Residents using the town’s curbside service are billed quarterly. Billing is managed by the Treasurer/Collector’s Office. Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person.
Treasurer/Collector’s Office
20 Centre Street, 3rd Floor
Middleborough, MA 02346
Phone: (508) 946-2420
For any questions or further help, call the Middleborough DPW at (508) 946-2480.
