FYI ~ If you plan to use the Recycling Center this weekend (6/14-6/16/24).
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Saturday, June 15, 2024
Recycling Center credit card technology issues, cash/check accepted
Friday, April 5, 2024
Removal and Hauling of Green Waste from Town's Recycling Center - Invitation to bid due 4/24/24
Removal and Hauling of Green Waste from Town's Recycling Center
In accordance with MGL c. 30B, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a contractor to provide the removal and hauling of green waste (compost) from the Town's Recycling Center, located at 455 Beaver Street, Franklin, MA.
Additional Information: Removal and Hauling of Green Waste from Recycling Center
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/removal-and-hauling-green-waste-towns-recycling-center
Removal and Hauling of Green Waste from Town's Recycling Center - Invitation to bid due 4/24/24 |
Friday, March 29, 2024
Town of Franklin, MA: Recycling Center last March weekend hours and Tuesday hours returns April 2, 2024
- FRI, MARCH 29 -- 8 AM TO 3 PM
- SAT, MARCH 30 -- 8 AM TO 3 PM
- SUN, MARCH 31 -- 9 AM TO 1 PM
- TUE, Noon to 3 PM
- FRI, 8 AM to 3 PM
- SAT, 8 AM to PM
- SUN, 9 AM to 1 PM
Town of Franklin, MA: Recycling Center last March weekend hours and Tuesday hours returns April 2, 2024 |
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Electronic recycling in the St Mary's parking lot Saturday, May 18
"SAVE THE DATE for our upcoming annual electronics recycling event on Saturday, May 18th. All electronics, appliances, items with a plug and/or batteries, as well as bicycles in any condition will be accepted and recycled for a small cost (see event page).
Bring all your unwanted items to the parking lot to support our green initiative.
Let your friends and neighbors know!"
Electronic recycling |
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Franklin Residents: No Trash Delay - February 19-23, 2024
No Trash Delay - February 19-23, 2024
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/no-trash-delay-feb-19-23-2024
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Trash/Recycling delayed pickup during Christmas week 2023
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Town of Franklin receives $23K grant for Recycling Program
via Mass Municipal Association (MMA):
"On Sept. 28, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced the award of $5.2 million in grants to 283 municipalities and regional solid waste districts for recycling, composting, and waste reduction programs.Gov. Maura Healey said the grants, from the Department of Environmental Protection’s Sustainable Materials Recovery Program “help further our collective efforts to meet our aggressive goal of 90% waste reduction by 2050, while also boosting local economies by investing in the waste reduction industry.”The SMRP’s Recycling Dividends Program is distributing $3.65 million to 278 municipalities and regional districts to improve community recycling efforts."
Town of Franklin receives $23K grant for Recycling Program |
Sunday, July 2, 2023
Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule - Week of July 4, 2023
Curbside trash and recycling will be delayed one day for Tuesday - Friday (July 4th - July 7th) pick-ups only! Monday pick-ups (July 3rd), will be collected as scheduled.
The Beaver Street Recycling Center will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
The recycling center will be open...
- Friday, June 30th: 8AM - 3PM
- Saturday, July 1st: 8AM - 3PM
- Sunday, July 2nd: 9AM - 1PM
Thank you.
Franklin DPW
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/curbside-trashrecycling-schedule-week-july-4th-2023
Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule - Week of July 4, 2023 |
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Pick up schedule changes for the 4th of July week
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Dehumidifier Turn-In Event successfully recycled 81 units on May 20, 2023
L to R: Bill Stack - Eversource, Cobi Frongillo - Aide from Rep Roy’s Office, Fred Cullen - Green Team, Taylor Bennett – National Grid |
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Franklin Cultural District: Empty Bowls, film festival, book sale, recycling event, Disability Expo & more
Wednesday, May 17
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)
5:00pm - Wine & Charcuterie Experience (tickets req'd) (La Cantina Winery)
Thursday, May 18
8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)
6:00pm - Empty Bowls Dinner (Franklin High School)
6:00pm - FHS Film Festival (Franklin High School)
6:00pm - Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Son of Sams Pizza (food truck) (La Cantina Winery)
6:30pm - Rain Garden Workshop (Franklin Public Library)
Friday, May 19
10:00am - Arts & Culture Listening Tour - Session 3
1:00pm - Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm - David Rak (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Saturday, May 20
9:00am - Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am - Dehumidifier recycling event (must be a working unit) (Beaver Pond)
11:00am - Agricultural Expo (free event) (Norfolk Aggie)
11:00am - Disability Summit (free event) (Franklin Senior Center)
12:00pm - Yai's Kitchen (67 Degrees Brewery)
1:00pm - Bag sale (books at $5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm - Shavuot Celebration (Franklin Public Library)
3:00pm - South St Six (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - It's a 'J' Thing (67 Degrees Brewery)
Sunday, May 21
7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
7:00pm - Voices of Faith - a community concert (Church of Latter Day Saints)
Monday, May 22
7:00pm - Revolutionary Design: Modern Architecture in New England (virtual) (Franklin Public Library)
Tuesday, May 23
2:30pm - Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm - "50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts" with Author Madeline Bilis (virtual) (Franklin Public Library)
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Friday, May 12, 2023
What can be recycled? Franklin DPW has your answer
- Beaver St recycling center hours -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/beaver-st-recycling-center-hours
- Waste Management has a new page with information linked to from the Town page -> https://www.wm.com/us/en/recycle-right
- The curbside schedule PDF for reprinting -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2022-2023_0.pdf
What can be recycled? Franklin DPW has your answer |
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Reminder: Electronics Recycling Event - April 1, 2023 from 9 AM to 2 PM
St. Mary's Church - former Benjamin Franklin School Parking Lot 201 Main Street Franklin, MA
• $5 each for Computers, Laptops, Video Game Consoles, DVD Players, VCR’s, Small Printers, Radios, Speakers, Table Lamps, Fans, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Projectors, Drills, Digital Cameras, Clocks, Trophies, Frying Pans and Cookware, Holiday Lights, Other Small Electronics.• $10 each for Vacuum Cleaners/Roomba, Toaster Ovens, Ceiling Fans, Floor Lamps, Air Fryers, Electric Grills, Hot Plates, Small Radiators, Keyboard Pianos, Coffee Makers, Ice Makers, Small Household Appliances• $15 each for Flat Screen Computer Monitors, Small Microwaves• $20 each for CRT Computer Monitors, TVs up to 24,” Dorm Sized Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers, Large Printers/Copiers, Heat Lamps, Heaters, Propane Tanks (Empty), Range-Top/Large Microwaves• $25 each for TVs between 25” and 31,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Large Appliances, Outdoor Grills, Treadmills, Exercise Equipment, Snow Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Rototillers, Power Washers, Large Yard Equipment, Water Tanks• $30 each for TVs between 32” and 35,” Large Refrigerators, Ride-On Lawn Mowers• $35 each for TVs over 36”• $40 each for Projection TVs• NO CHARGE (Cash Donation Recommended): Cell Phones, Bicycles in any condition, Wires, Cables, Chargers, Car Batteries, Household Batteries Keyboards, Tablets.
Friday, March 24, 2023
Franklin Electronics Recycling Event - April 1, 2023 from 9 AM to 2 PM
St. Mary's Church - former Benjamin Franklin School Parking Lot 201 Main Street Franklin, MA
• $5 each for Computers, Laptops, Video Game Consoles, DVD Players, VCR’s, Small Printers, Radios, Speakers, Table Lamps, Fans, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Projectors, Drills, Digital Cameras, Clocks, Trophies, Frying Pans and Cookware, Holiday Lights, Other Small Electronics.• $10 each for Vacuum Cleaners/Roomba, Toaster Ovens, Ceiling Fans, Floor Lamps, Air Fryers, Electric Grills, Hot Plates, Small Radiators, Keyboard Pianos, Coffee Makers, Ice Makers, Small Household Appliances• $15 each for Flat Screen Computer Monitors, Small Microwaves• $20 each for CRT Computer Monitors, TVs up to 24,” Dorm Sized Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers, Large Printers/Copiers, Heat Lamps, Heaters, Propane Tanks (Empty), Range-Top/Large Microwaves• $25 each for TVs between 25” and 31,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Large Appliances, Outdoor Grills, Treadmills, Exercise Equipment, Snow Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Rototillers, Power Washers, Large Yard Equipment, Water Tanks• $30 each for TVs between 32” and 35,” Large Refrigerators, Ride-On Lawn Mowers• $35 each for TVs over 36”• $40 each for Projection TVs• NO CHARGE (Cash Donation Recommended): Cell Phones, Bicycles in any condition, Wires, Cables, Chargers, Car Batteries, Household Batteries Keyboards, Tablets.
Sunday, February 19, 2023
DPW Notice: No trash/ recycling delay the week of February 20, 2023
Notice from the Department of Public Works:
There will be NO curbside trash or recycling delay the week of February 20th, 2023 despite the Presidents' Day holiday.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/dpw-notice-no-trash-recycling-delay-week-february%C2%A020th-2023
DPW Notice: No trash/ recycling delay the week of February 20, 2023 |
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Franklin Residents: The Recycling Center Will Be Open Tuesdays Beginning April 4, 2023
Recycling Center Will Be Open Tuesdays Beginning April 4th
Effective April 4, 2023, the Recycling Center hours will be:
Tuesdays: Noon-3 PM
Fridays: 8 AM-3 PM
Saturdays: 8 AM-3 PM
Sundays: 9 AM-1 PM
Reminder that a pass is required to use the Recycling Center, which can be purchased for $35 (credit cards only please) directly at the Recycling Center.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/recycling-center-will-be-open-tuesdays-beginning-april-4th
Franklin Residents: The Recycling Center Will Be Open Tuesdays Beginning April 4, 2023 |
Sunday, January 15, 2023
DPW Notice: No Curbside Trash/ Recycling Delay scheduled for the week of January 16, 2023
Notice from the Department of Public Works: There will be NO curbside trash or recycling delay the week of January 16, despite the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
Shared from DPW page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/dpw-notice-no-curbside-trash-recycling-delay-week-january-16th
DPW Notice: No Curbside Trash/ Recycling Delay scheduled for the week of January 16, 2023 |
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Franklin DPW Notice: Regular Curbside/ Recycling Schedule & Holiday Recycling Center Hours
Regular Curbside/ Recycling Schedule &
Holiday Recycling Center Hours
Notice from the Department of Public Works:
Curbside trash/recycling pickup will operate on a regular schedule during both holiday weeks (December 26 - 30, 2022 and January 2 - 6, 2023).
The Recycling Center Holiday hours are as follows:- Saturday, December 24: 8 AM - 1 PM
- Sunday, December 25: CLOSED
- Saturday, December 31: 8 AM - 1 PM
- Sunday, January 1: CLOSED
Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/dpw-notice-regular-curbside-recycling-schedule-holiday-recycling-center-hours
With Christmas and New Year's on Sundays, there is no planned delay in the pickup schedule.Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Equipment failure on Monday, Dec 12 will result in pick up of recycling today
Due to an equipment failure, portions of yesterday's recycling route remains uncollected. Collection of the impacted areas will continue today.
See map for areas not completed on Monday ->
Equipment failure on Monday, Dec 12 will result in pick up of recycling today |
Shared from the Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/12-13-22
Sunday, December 11, 2022
DPW Curbside & Recycling Ctr schedule for holiday weeks Dec 26-30, 2022 & Jan 2-3, 2023
DPW Notice:
Curbside trash/recycling pickup will operate on a regular schedule during holiday weeks
(Dec. 26- 30, 2022 and Jan. 2-3, 2023).
Recycling Center Holiday hours are as follows:
- Sat., Dec. 24: 8AM-1PM
- Sun., Dec. 25: CLOSED
- Sat., Dec. 31: 8AM-1PM
- Sun., Jan. 1: CLOSED