All Lynn residents should have received via mail the 2023-2024 DPW Recycle Calendar within the past two weeks. If you have not received it please refer to the below calendar & information.

Trash and recyclables must be placed curbside no later than 7 a.m. and no earlier than 5 p.m. on the previous day.

The DPW office, located at 250 Commercial St., is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the DPW at 781-268-8000

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Frequently asked questions

If your trash was missed or to report damaged containers, contact the DPW at 781-268-8000. Do not place any of the following in your trash: non- empty aerosol cans, appliances, automotive batteries, chemical containers, construction debris, leaf and yard waste, flat-screen TVs or CRT monitors. For bulky materials, or to lease additional trash or recycle containers, contact WM at 1-800-972- 4545. Compost bins are available at the DPW for $50.

Helpful hints

• For containers to be recycled, please rinse, and remove corks, rings and wraps and flatten all cardboard.
• Trash overflow bags (purple) vendor list available at lynnma.gov.
• Items for waste collection or donations for pick-up cannot be placed upon the ground.
• Street sweeping will be held in the spring and fall. Check lynnma.gov for schedule and more information.
• Snow emergency and removal information can be found on lynnma.gov.
• Needles must be in a rigid container. Return to City Hall, 1st floor. No loose needles.
• For furniture to be picked up curbside by WM, the cost will be $26 per item. Residents must call WM at 1-800-972-4545.

What can I put in the recycle cart?

Note: Keep recyclables clean and dry. Do not bag recyclables.

Paper | Newspapers/inserts Cardboard, Cereal and cracker boxes Junk mail, Office paper, Phone books, Magazines and catalogs, Brown paper bags

Containers | Glass bottles and jars, Plastic bottles and containers, Food and beverage cans

What can’t I put in the recycle cart?

• Plastic bags/wraps
• Metal scraps
• Appliances
• TVs/computer monitors
• Batteries
• Styrofoam
• Light bulbs
• Auto/window glass
• Dishes and glasses
• Garden hoses
• Mirrors
• Hazardous materials
• Paint/oil cans
• Clothing/Textiles
• Paint or aerosols
• Chemical containers
• Automobile tires
• Construction debris

Information on mattress and textile disposal

With a statewide ban on disposal of mattresses in effect, the DPW has contracted with Tough Stuff Recycling, which offers curbside pick-up of mattresses and box springs for a fee. Residents must reserve the pick-up directly through Tough Stuff at order.toughstuffrecycling.com. The DPW also accepts mattresses for a fee at 250 Commercial St., Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 to noon. For curbside textile recycling, go to helpsy.com/lynnma to schedule.

The following services are for Lynn residents only. ID required.

Computer monitors, TVs, propane tanks

Computer monitors, TVs and propane tanks can be dropped off at 250 Commercial St. Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is a $25 charge for monitors and TVs, $5 for propane tanks.

Leaf and yard waste pickup

Leaf and yard waste may be dropped off 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. every Saturday through Dec. 16, 2023 and from April 6, 2024 through Dec. 14, 2024. You may place yard waste curbside on your regular trash day the weeks of 9/18/23, 10/9/23, 10/23/23, 11/6/23, 11/13/23, 11/20/23, 12/4/23, 4/8/24 and 5/13/24. Leaves, grass and other materials should be placed in barrels or paper leaf bags.

Bulky Item Days

The DPW will accept large items and fluorescent light bulbs at Covanta, 247 Commercial St. on 7/15/23, 8/12/23, 9/16/23, 10/21/23, 11/18/23, 1/13/24, 4/13/24, 5/11/24 and 6/15/24 from 8 a.m. to noon.

No construction material or wood. Driver licenses must be presented. No commercial vehicles or U-Haul trucks allowed. Fluorescent light bulbs may also be dropped off at 250 Commercial St., Monday through Thursday during bussiness hours.

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste may be dropped off at 250 Commercial St., on 8/26/23, 10/14/23 and 5/18/24 from 8 a.m. to noon. Payment required. Christmas tree/leaf and yard waste pickup Christmas tree and leaf and yard waste pickup will be Jan. 8-12, 2024.

Snow Emergency

During the winter months, Snow Emergency parking bans may be announced through various communication outlets and indicated by the blue lights around the city. All cars must be moved off the street during parking bans, or will be subject to fines and towing. Sign up for LYNN ALERTS at www.smart911.com.

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The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Dept. of Public Works