FAQs • Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA • CivicEngage

How do I dispose of construction waste?: A small amount of construction waste may be placed curbside if entirely contained within one orange trash bag. No construction waste may be dropped at the transfer station, even in an orange bag.

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1. Where can I find the 2023 Collection Calendar?: 2023 Collection Schedule

2. What if my trash, recyclables or pre-scheduled curbside large item was not collected?: J.R.M would like to hear from you; please call them directly at 800-323-4285.

3. What if my food waste was not collected?: Black Earth would like to hear from you; please call them directly at 978-290-4610.

4. When is the compost site open?: The Manchester compost site is open from Spring through late Fall. Opening and closing dates are subject to weather conditions. Hours are Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

5. When is the transfer station open?: Transfer Station will be open on Saturdays 10 AM - 3 PM Closed on holidays.

6. How do I dispose of a large item like a mattress, boxspring, chair, etc.?: Pre-scheduled pick-up required: call J.R.M at 1-800-323-4285. Multiple items per household per week allowed. Items must be placed curbside by 7am on your trash day. Only pre-scheduled/pre-paid items will be collected.

7. How do I dispose of televisions, laptops and computer monitors?: Prepaid sticker required to drop off at the Transfer Station. Contact the Town Clerk's office to purchase a sticker at 978-526-2040. Items may also be picked up curbside after scheduling by calling J.R.M at 1-800-323-4285.

8. How do I dispose of freezers, refrigerators and air-conditioners?: Pre-paid sticker is required to drop off at the Transfer Station. Please contact the Town Clerk's office to purchase a sticker at 978-526-2040.

9. What can I do with rechargeable and button batteries and fluorescent bulbs?

Bring fluorescent bulbs to the transfer station.

Rechargeable and button batteries can be dropped at the COA office or the DPW office, at Town Hall - Monday - Thursday from 8:30am to 4:00pm or can be taken to the transfer station (please see attendant to dispose of correctly)

10. How do I dispose of construction waste?: A small amount of construction waste may be placed curbside if entirely contained within one orange trash bag. No construction waste may be dropped at the transfer station, even in an orange bag.

11. What do I do with tires and auto batteries?: Tires are not accepted at the transfer station and must be disposed of privately. View the MassDEP Waste Bans flyer for suggestions. Auto batteries can be taken to the Transfer Station with a pre-purchased $10 sticker, available from the Town Clerk at Town Hall. Please see attendant at Transfer Station for specific location details.

12. When is the next hazardous waste disposal day in Manchester?: The Board of Health runs hazardous waste disposal days; please visit the Board of Health webpage for more information: Click Here