December 7, 2023 |City of Lynn, City Services, Dept. of Public Works (DPW), Infrastructure, News, Resources, Trash & recycling

What can you do at Lynn DPW?

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The Lynn Department of Public Works offers multiple programs and services to Lynn residents. Below is some information regarding those services, how to take advantage of them, and more.

• Recycle propane tanks
  • Cost is $5
  • Drop off at Lynn DPW on Monday – Thursday from 8:30am-2:30pm
• Recycle TVs and monitors
  • Cost is $25
  • Drop off at Lynn DPW on Monday – Thursday from 8:30am-2:30pm
• Buy purple overflow bags
  • Buy 5 for $15 at participating retailers.
• Buy replacement trash & recycle barrels
  • Cost is $60
  • Drop off at Lynn DPW on Monday – Thursday from 8:30am-2:30pm
• Make solid waste payments.
  • Also pay by mail or at the Collectors office in City Hall
• Schedule barrel repairs
  • Call 781-586-8015
• Recycle fluorescent bulbs
  • Free of charge
• Buy composters
  • Cost is $25
  • Pick up at Lynn DPW on Monday – Thursday from 8:30am-2:30pm
• Drop off leaf and yard waste at Lynn DPW
  • Drop off on Saturdays from 7:30am-2:30pm the months of April through November
• Request city tree trims or inspections
  • Call 781-586-8010
• Buy city maps
  • Cost is $1-5

Report issues

• Ask recycling questions by calling 781-586-8015.
• Report missed trash, recycle or yard waste pickup by calling 781-586-8015.
• Report snow plowing and sanding issues by calling 781-586-8010
• Report potholes by calling 781-586-8010.
• Report sidewalk, curb or berm issues by calling 781-268-8000.
• Questions about blue light parking bans by calling 781-268-8000.
• Report pond issues – Goldfish, Sluice, Flax, Buchanan Bridge by calling 781-268-8000.
• Report traffic or street sign issues by calling 781-268-8000.

Lynn DPW is located at 250 Commercial Street and can be reached via phone by calling 781-268-8000.

Who do I call?

Some services are handled by outside companies or other city departments and not DPW. Please refer below for issues not listed above, and if you need further assistance, please contact Lynn DPW by calling 781-268-8000.

• National Grid – 1-800-322-3223 to report:
  • Power outages
  • Trees in power lines
  • Downed power lines
• Comcast – 1-800-556-9979 or Verizon – 1-800-837-4966 to report:
  • Downed cable lines
  • Telephone pole issues
• Waste Management – 1-800-972-4545
  • Lease additional barrels for your residence
  • Schedule a bulk pickup e.g. table, couch – about $27.00 per item
• Turner Inc – 781-595-3741
  • Dispose of appliances including air conditioners, refrigerators, stoves etc.
• Inspectional Services – 781-598-4000 for
  • Traffic light issues
  • Street light not working correctly
  • Overflowing trash complaints
  • Rodent problems
• For Construction Waste
  • 1-800-GOT-JUNK – 1-800-468-5865)
  • Hilt Disposal – 978-283-3335
  • Waste No Time – 781-715-0593
  • Classic Cleanouts – 781-558-2788
• General Junk Removal
  • Flannery Brothers – 781-775-9943
  • Tires – Los V Tires – 781-596-9530
  • Classic Cleanouts – 781-558-2788
• Mattress Recycling
  • $35 per piece – drop off at DPW Mon – Thu 8:30am-2:30pm and Fri 8:30am-noon
  • $55 per piece – Curbside pickup available through Tough Stuff Recycling – order.toughstuffrecycling.com -978-307-4118
• Black Earth Curbside Composting
  • Sign up at blackearthcompost.com/composting-in/lynn/ fees apply

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