DPW: Tuesday Recycling - Pick up Incomplete (again)

DPW: Tuesday Recycling - Incomplete

Update from Waste Management 7:00 pm 4/28/26: 

"Due to over-run's from yesterday, today's Recycling Collection was not completed. See attached map for affected areas, which are highlighted in BLUE. These areas will be collected tomorrow morning. We apologize for the inconvenience."

View it on website (You can visit the website but the map unfortunately gets hidden. This is the best view of it.)

No "scheduled" Trash Delay This Week!

No Trash Delay This Week! View it on website The 2025-2026 curbside calendar is also found on the Town of Franklin page - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1279/Waste-Management-Trash-and-Recycling-Collection-Services-2025-to-2026-PDF

Reminder: No trash delay scheduled due to holiday

Patriot's Day is Monday. 

Town offices, the Library & Senior Center are closed. Schools are off on vacation.

Trash and recycling are scheduled for a normal pick up. However, stuff may happen...

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The 2025-2026 curbside calendar is also found on the Town of Franklin page - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1279/Waste-Management-Trash-and-Recycling-Collection-Services-2025-to-2026-PDF

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, April 11, 2026 ???

Saturday, April 11

9:00am Electronics Recycling Event (St. Mary's Parish School Parking Lot)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am    Volunteer Income Tax Preparation with VITA (Franklin Public Library)

10:30am    Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Craftalong for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm The Prom (ticketed) (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm The Prom (ticketed) (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm Vance Gilbert (ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

*** NO  Town Meetings today   ***

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Beaver St. Recycling Center Hours for Franklin, MA change this month of April

Regular hours this weekend. 

Starting next week (April 7), we will be open on Tuesdays 12 PM - 3 PM through November.

Beaver St. Recycling Center Hours for Franklin, MA change this month of April

Electronic Recycling Event scheduled for Saturday, April 11 from 9 AM to 2 PM

SAVE THE DATE – Electronics Recycling Event! 

Electronic Recycling Event scheduled for
Saturday, April 11 from 9 AM to 2 PM

St. Mary Parish – 201 Main St, Franklin, MA

Saturday, April 11

Doing some spring cleaning? Don’t toss those old electronics — recycle them responsibly and support a great cause at the same time!  A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Mary Parish.

All electronics, appliances, ANYTHING with a plug and/or batteries, as well as bicycles (reusable please!) will be accepted and recycled for a small cost 

(See event page) - >

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No "scheduled" trash delay due to MLK Day on Monday

I appreciate the confidence in the posted calendar however, given recent history, as you know life happens; I prefer to classify this as "No Scheduled Trash Delay"

No "scheduled" trash delay due to MLK Day on Monday

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If you misplaced the Curbside Recycling flyer, you can find a copy on the Town page to download and print for reference.  Link to Town page for flyer -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1279/Waste-Management-Trash-and-Recycling-Collection-Services-2025-to-2026-PDF

Winter Hours at the Beaver St Recycling Center

Friendly reminder from DPW on the winter hours for the Beaver St recycling center

Winter Hours at the Beaver St Recycling Center

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Recycling center hours for the coming holiday weeks

Recycling center hours for the coming holiday weeks

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Town of Franklin, MA: Curbside pickup continues & Recycling Center open on Veterans Day

Town of Franklin, MA: Curbside pickup & Recycling Center open on Veterans Day

Note: this is also yard waster pick up this week 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/curbside-yard-waste-pickup-scheduled_10.html

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, November 1, 2025 ???

Saturday, November 1

Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser     (order online for pickup Nov 25)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Recycling Event (Franklin High School)

10:00am Trails Giving (White Barn Farm, Wrentham)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Painting for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Fall Dance Concert (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

2:00pm Chess Club (Franklin Public Library)

7:30pm Fall Dance Concert (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

** NO  Town Meetings today   **

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Recycling Event coming up Saturday, Nov 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM at Franklin High School parking lot

Recycling Event coming up Saturday, Nov 1  from
9 AM to 12 PM at Franklin High School parking lot

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No scheduled Trash/Recycle delay next week due to the holiday Monday

No scheduled Trash/Recycle delay next week due to the holiday Monday

Did you misplay the mailer with the curbside schedule? You can get a copy from the Town Recycling/Solid Waste page -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1279/Waste-Management-Trash-and-Recycling-Collection-Services-2025-to-2026-PDF

Electronics Recycling Event scheduled for May 17

Electronics Recycling Event scheduled for May 17

Join us for a day of Spring Cleaning, decluttering, and environmental action. We are accepting ALL electronics, appliances and bikes! 

 

St Mary's Parish is hosting an Electronics Recycling Event from 9 AM to 2 PM on Saturday May 17. The collection event will be held in the Old Benjamin Franklin School parking lot at 201 Main Street, Franklin, MA (Across the street from the church).

 

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 as follows:

 

Cost to You:

• $5 each: each for Computer Towers,Laptops, DVD Players, VCR’s, Small Printers, Stereos, Radios, Alarm Clocks, Speakers, Video Game Consoles, Table Lamps, Fans, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Projectors, Power Tools, Drills, Cameras, Clocks, Trophies, Frying Pans, Holiday Lights, Other Small Electronics.

• $10 each for Small Household Appliances, Vacuum Cleaners/Roomba, Toaster Ovens, Ceiling Fans, Floor Lamps, Air Fryers, Electric Grills, Hot Plates, Small Radiators, Keyboard Pianos, Coffee Makers, Ice Makers, Sewing Machines.

• $20 each for Flat Screen Computer Monitors, Microwaves, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers, Large Printers/Copiers, Leaf Blowers, Chainsaws, Heat Lamps, Artificial Christmas Trees, Fire Extinguishers, Propane Tanks (Empty).

• $25 each for TVs up to 26,” CRT Monitors, Outdoor Grills, Dorm Sized Refrigerators,

• $30 each for TVs between 26” and 35,” White Goods, Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Large Appliances, Large Yard Equipment,Treadmills, Exercise Equipment, Snow Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Rototillers, Large Generators, Motors, Water Tanks

• $35 each for TVs over 36,” Large Refrigerators, Ride-On Lawn Mowers.

• $40 each for Projection TVs.

• FREE! (Cash Donations Appreciated): Bicycles in any condition, Video Game Media and Accessories, Wires, Cables, Chargers, VHS/DVD’s.

When you arrive, please follow the cones and directions from the workers. Bring your vehicle as close to the truck or dumpster as possible. Feel free to remain in your vehicle, our workers will unload your items for you. 

 

Residents from all towns and communities are welcome to recycle. The event will be rain or shine. Computer hard drives will be destroyed during the recycling process, but can be removed on-site at the event for an additional charge. Cash payment is preferred, but checks will be an acceptable form of payments over $30.

 

For more information or if you have additional questions, email GreenDayRecyclingMA@Gmail.com

 

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Annual Electronics Recycling Event - Saturday, May 17

 Annual Electronics Recycling Event - Saturday, May 17

SAVE THE DATE: 

Annual Electronics Recycling Event!

Join us on Saturday, May 17th for our annual electronics recycling event! This is a fantastic opportunity to responsibly dispose of all your unwanted electronics, appliances, items with a plug, batteries, and even bicycles in any condition.

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Beaver St Recycling Center Update - warm weather hours start Tuesday, April 1

No that is not a joke (although April 1 is also April fools day)

Beaver St Recycling Center Update - warm weather hours start Tuesday, April 1

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Annual Electronics Recycling Event - Saturday, May 17

 Annual Electronics Recycling Event - Saturday, May 17 

SAVE THE DATE: 

Annual Electronics Recycling Event!

Join us on Saturday, May 17th for our annual electronics recycling event! This is a fantastic opportunity to responsibly dispose of all your unwanted electronics, appliances, items with a plug, batteries, and even bicycles in any condition

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No scheduled Trash Delay Next Week! for Franklin, MA

No scheduled Trash Delay Next Week! for Franklin, MA

Even with the holiday on Monday, there are no scheduled delays for the trash/recycling curbside pickups for the week of Feb 17 - Feb 21

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Town of Franklin: No Scheduled Trash Delay for week of January 20 - 24, 2025

No Scheduled Trash Delay for week of January 20 - 24, 2025

No Scheduled Trash Delay January 20 - 24, 2025

Curbside Trash/Recycling will be picked up on your regular day!

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For a copy of the curbside flyer ->  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2024-2025.pdf

Trash/Recycling Schedule for New Year's week in Franklin, MA

Trash/Recycling Schedule for New Year's week in Franklin

The trash and recycling schedule for New Year's is scheduled for the one day delay for those with Wednesday, Thursday & Friday pickups.

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https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/curbside-trashrecycling-schedule-dec-30-jan-4