No Trash Delay - February 19-23, 2024
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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 |
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...
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 |
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
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)
Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
What can be recycled? Franklin DPW has your answer |
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.
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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: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.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
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
The winter hours of operation for the Recycling Center are now in effect.
- Franklin Environmental Affairs
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/recycling-center-hours-0
Notice from the Department of Public Works:
Curbside trash/recycling pickup will be delayed (one day) this week for Thursday and Friday pickups ONLY.
The recycling center will be open regular hours this weekend:"MassRecycle is deeply concerned that NPR’s “Recycling plastic is practically impossible — and the problem is getting worse” has maligned recycling and misinformed readers. Far from addressing the problem of plastic waste, this kind of negative press motivates people to “throw it all in the trash”.
Recycling is not a sham. Please do not throw everything in the trash.
Plastic recycling is not impossible; it is happening everyday. You can see it: MassRecycle offers facility tours, including tours of Material Recovery Facilities where recycling is processed. These tours are open to the public.
If you put recyclable plastic in the bin it will be recycled. There are resources available that will tell you which items can go in the recycling bin. Go to the Recyclopedia and type an item in the search bar. If it says the item is recyclable, make sure it is clean and put it in your bin. It will be recycled. If it cannot be recycled, try not to buy it again.
Read MassRecycle’s open letter to NPR for the rest of the story.
Recycling is Real! - MassRecycle responds to the NPR article |
"Of the 51 million tons of plastic waste US households generated in 2021, just 2.4 million tons — or 5 percent — was recycled, new research shows.The findings provide yet more proof that plastic recycling is a “myth,” says the new analysis, published by the environmental nonprofit Greenpeace USA this week.Plastic, which is made from fossil fuels, is notoriously difficult to recycle. A major reason: Though they can be broken down into broad categories, there are thousands of varieties of the material, each with its own chemical makeup. Most cannot be recycled together, so to be processed, they must be meticulously sorted. Still, hundreds of millions of tons of plastic are produced each year, which is a major problem for the climate: Plastic production and disposal account for 3.4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions."
Boston Globe: "Plastic recycling is a ‘myth,’ study says" |