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1. Where can I find the 2019 Collection Calendar?

2019 Collection Schedule

2. Where can I get an update on the various DPW projects happening around town?

Please visit the Highway division's Current DPW Projects page and Planned DPW Projects page

3. What if my trash, recyclables or pre-scheduled curbside large item was not collected?

Waste Management would like to hear from you; please call them directly at 800-972-4545.

4. What if my food waste was not collected?

Black Earth would like to hear from you; please call them directly at 978-290-4610.

5. When is the compost site open?

Click to view the Disposal Fees, Hours and Locations page and the Yard Compost Site page.

6. When is the transfer station open?

Click to view the Disposal Fees, Hours and Locations page.

7. How do I dispose of a large item like a mattress, boxspring, chair, etc.?

Pre-scheduled pick-up required: call Waste Management on 1-800-972-4545. 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. For a full list of what items go curbside and what goes to the Transfer Station, please visit the Disposal Fees, Hours and Locations page.

8. How do I dispose of televisions, laptops and computer monitors?

Please visit the Disposal Fees, Hours and Locations page for information.

9. How do I dispose of freezers, refrigerators and air-conditioners?

Please refer to the Comprehensive Disposal List effective 1/1/19 page for information on how to dispose of these items.

10. 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)

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. How do I get information about cemeteries, including pricing?

Cemetery Information: fees, policies and forms.

15. How do I sign up for text and/or email alerts on my phone and/or computer?

Visit the Notify Me subscriber page on the Town website, and follow instructions to create a profile and choose the notifications you would like to receive.

16. I have water and/or sewer questions...

Please call Sue Taylor, the Water & Sewer Clerk on: 978-526-4450

17. I have a question about a Town-owned tree...

Click here for Information about Town trees.