***Christmas Trees***
are collected on regular trash day
the first 2 weeks of January each year.
Rubbish Collection Information
The Town of Saugus is contracted
with JRM Hauling & Recycling
to pick up the following:
Five (5) items per one-family building
Seven (7) items per two-family building
Ten (10) items per three-family building
Residential customers shall place regular weekly refuse in durable
watertight containers or plastic bags strong enough to prevent failing.
Each container or bag shall not exceed 35 gallon capacity or 60 lbs.
Trash must be curbside by 7:00 am the morning of collection.
Each unit is entitled to one (1) Bulky Waste Item, bag or barrel with
the proper green $2.00 refuse sticker attached.
Each unit is entitled to one (1) White Goods Item with the proper
red $20.00 refuse sticker attached, and called into JRM the day
before the pick-up at 1-800-323-4285.
If you have any questions regarding missed pick-ups, please call
the Solid Waste/Recycling Department at Town Hall (781) 231- 4036
click here for more Rubbish Collection and Sticker information
Recycling Information
Weekly Recycling Began June 30, 2008
Everyone is aware of recycling's positive impact on the
environment. In an effort to support and encourage the
citizens of Saugus to recycle, the town is now offering
weekly curbside recycling collection.
On your regular trash collection day each week, there will be two separate
trucks, one to pick up your household trash and one to pick up recycling.
Please click here for Recycling Guidelines
The Town of Saugus urges all residents to recycle.
~ ~ ~ The following are recently issued reminders ~ ~ ~
·Recycling Separation
Please keep all paper and cardboard products separate from other
recyclables. Plastic bottles, tin cans and glass jars may be placed
together in bins. Recycling materials not properly separated can not
be collected by JRM.
·Trash limitations
Please be aware that JRM Hauling is contracted to collect bags or
barrels that do not exceed 35 gallon capacity or 50 pounds in weight.
Residents should not use commercial size containers.
·Residents’ Responsibility
Residents are responsible for removing all items that they have placed
curbside that are not collected by JRM.
Recycling Drop-off Site Information
The Town of Saugus Recycling Drop-Off Site
for Saugus Residents Only.
Located at 515 Main Street - behind DPW -
the site is open on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12 Noon.
The pilot program at the new drop-off site will accept TV’s,
computers and small electronic items, as well as the recycling items
that can be placed curbside in our recycling bins. These items include
paper, cardboard, cans, bottles, and glass containers.
There will be no pre-registration and no fee at this time.
Residents will need proof of Saugus residency such as a current driver’s
license with their Saugus address.
Residents are asked to adhere to the guidelines for the drop-offsite,
so that we can make this program work.
If you need to make arrangements for other proof of residency, or have
any questions regarding the program, please call the Inspectional Services
at (781) 231- 4115.
Yard waste must be in brown compost bags or in open containers.
The compost site accepts only leaves, grass clippings and brush.
No branches or limbs larger than 3" in diameter.
There is a $25.00 seasonal fee to purchase a sticker to allow use of the
compost site to dispose of yard waste.
Stickers may be purchased at the DPW on Saturdays.
Payment is accepted by check or money order only.
No cash accepted. No exceptions to the rule.
The sticker must be permanently placed on the lower left corner
of the windshield. Only vehicles with a sticker will be allowed
entry to the compost site. No out of state plates allowed.
click here for more Yard Waste & Compost Site information
Hazardous Waste Disposal
The Town of Saugus offers two Hazardous Waste Day events each year,
one in May and one in October.
Hazardous Waste Days for 2009 are May 16th and October 24th
You must pre-register by calling the Town Hall at (781) 231- 4115.
There is a separate fee to dispose of tires, empty propane tanks, tv's,
and computers.
Stickers for the event are sold only at lower level of Town Hall
and must be purchased approximately 1 month prior to event.
click here for more Hazardous Waste Disposal Day information
click here for list of items accepted at Hazardous Waste Day Event
Mercury Collection
The Town of Saugus has a Mercury Collection Program
administered by the Solid Waste/Recycling Department on
the lower level of Town Hall (781) 231- 4036
Mercury thermometers will be exchanged for flexible
standard-tip digital thermometers while the supply lasts;
and mercury switches and thermostats can be dropped off.
Fluorescent bulbs and compact (spiral) fluorescent bulbs
will be accepted free of charge on Saturday, October 18th
at the Hazardous Waste Disposal event.
Do not put flourescent tubing or compact flourescent bulbs
(curly bulbs) or batteries (AA,AAA,C,D, 9V, etc.) out for
pick-up with your regular household trash. Please recycle
them at Saugus Home Depot, 564 Broadway, Saugus.
Just bring these items (any amount) to the customer service desk.
List of Utility Companies Serving Saugus
Dig Safe Systems (888) 344-7233
Cable - - - Comcast (888) 633-4266
Electric - - - National Grid (800) 322-3223
Gas - - - Keyspan/National Grid (800) 548-8000
Telephone - - - Verizon (800) 870-9999
Voting Information
Where do I vote? Find your voting location.
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Town Voting Information
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MA State election information
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/
