YARD WASTE

The Town of Shrewsbury Department of Public Works provides Yard Waste Disposal through two separate means. 

  1. Curbside Collection through the Town's contracted Hauler for approximately seven (7) weeks each calendar year.
  2. Drop-off at the Highway Garage for four (4) separate Saturdays each calendar year.

Please note, dates and times are subject to change, and residents are strongly encouraged to sign up for Solid Waste, Newsflash alerts, https://shrewsburyma.gov/list.aspx for the most up-to-date scheduling.

  1. COLLECTIONS
  2. DROP-OFF

Leaves and Yard Waste Collection Guidelines

  • Yard waste must be in the 30-gallon paper lawn & leaf bags and lined up at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. NO PLASTIC BAGS
  • Branches will also be collected if:
    • They are no larger than 3" in diameter
    • Cut into 4-foot lengths
    • Securely tied into bundles2021-2022 Collection Schedule

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