Trash & Recycling
***Textile(s) recycling is currently unavailable at the Recycling Center***
There will be Textiles, Paper Shredding and Styrofoam Recycling for Watertown Residents only on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 10AM-2PM. Please enter at Stanley Ave. These items can be dropped off at the Jewish Day School parking lot at the entrance of Stanley Ave.
This is a free event for Town residents only – please bring an ID with you.
For all standard recycling, please enter on Green River Way.
Trash & Recycling Documents
Trash & Recycling Information
- HELPSY & Watertown Textile Recycling Program
- 2021 Collection Calendar
- Commercial Organic Materials Waste Ban (PDF)
- Commercial Trash Collection Information (PDF)
- Vendors for Private Trash Collection (PDF)
- Acceptable Textile Recycling List
- Accepted Materials to Recycle
- How Do I
- Trash and Recycling Information
- Recycle Smart Flyer
- Recycle Smart Flyer - Spanish
Home Composting
The Town has partnered with Earth Machine (Norseman Plastics) to offer compost bins to residents at a discount.
Residents may pick up the compost bin at Public Works (with a 24 hour notice prior to pick up) for $40.00 cash, check or money order, no debit cards.
A family using an Earth Machine can divert over 500 lbs. of kitchen scraps and yard waste a year. Home composting with recycling and yard waste programs, can reduce your waste by up to 80%.
MassDEP Home Composting Information
Curbside Compost Pick-up Options
The Town does not provide curbside compost pick-up. Listed below are several companies that service Watertown. DPW does not recommend or endorse any company.