Solid Waste & Recycling Division

Concerns or Questions Regarding Trash Pick Up

The Town of Auburn’s contractor for trash and recycling collection is Casella Waste Systems. Should you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about your trash or recycling collection please contact Casella’s customer service department at 508-869-4077.

Billing questions and requests for new service, changes in service, or discontinuation of service should be directed to the Solid Waste & Recycling Coordinator in the Department of Development & Inspectional Services (DDIS) Office at 508-832-7703.

Yard Waste Collection

Fall 2023 Schedule

Residents on the municipal solid waste & recycling service will have their yard waste collected on their normal trash day during the following weePaper bag and trash can labeled yard waste with branches and leaves sticking out the topks:

  • October 23rd - 27th
  • October 30th - November 3rd
  • November 6th - 10th
  • November 13th - 17th

Please have all yard waste curbside on collection day by 7 am following these guidelines:

  • Use open containers or biodegradable bags (plastic bags will NOT be collected)
  • Bags/containers must weigh less than 50 pounds
  • For twigs and branches, the maximum length is 3 feet. The maximum diameter is 3 inches
  • If containing twigs and branches with ties, the ties must be string or twine, NO plastic ties or tape
  • DO NOT use the carts issued by the Town for trash and recycling for yard waste

Please contact DDIS at 508-832-7703 with any questions. Thank you!

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Recycling/Trash Pickup Information

  1. Recycling Calendar Schedule 2023 (PDF)

RecycleSmart Information

  1. Frequently Asked Questions About Recycling (PDF)
  2. Intro to RecycleSmart (PDF)
  3. RecycleSmart Background Information (PDF)
  4. RecycleSmart Infographic (PDF)
  5. Unflattened Cardboard UPDATE (PDF)
  6. Blue Bag Reminder (PDF)
  7. The Truth About Plastics Recycling (PDF)
  8. Textiles-Donation Bin Locations (PDF)

Learning Opportunities/Events

  1. HOME COMPOSTING WEBINAR (PDF)