YARD WASTE
The Town of Shrewsbury Department of Public Works provides Yard Waste Disposal through two separate means.
- Curbside Collection through the Town's contracted Hauler for approximately seven (7) weeks each calendar year.
- 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.
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 bundles
YARD WASTE DROP-OFF FALL 2021
Where: Old Beal School, at 1 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
When: Saturday, October 23rd
Saturday, November 20th
- Yard waste must be in the 30-gallon paper lawn & leaf bags
- Branches are accepted if:
- They are no larger than 3" in diameter
- Cut into 4-foot lengths
- Securely tied into bundles
- Please do not drop off yard waste outside of the drop-off hours.
- Leaving yard waste at or anywhere on the property before or after hours is considered illegal dumping.
- Be prepared to show proof of residency
YARD WASTE DROP-OFF SUMMER 2021
LEAVES AND GRASS ONLY
Where: Municipal Garage at 211 South Street, Shrewsbury MA 01545
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
When: Saturday, June 12th
Saturday, July 10th
Saturday, August 14th
Saturday, September 11th
- NO BRUSH OR BRANCHES are allowed for drop-off
- Please do not drop off yard waste outside of the drop-off hours. Leaving yard waste at or anywhere on the property before or after hours is considered illegal dumping.
- Be prepared to show proof of residency