Showing posts with label Recycling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recycling. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Be Aware: Beaver St Road Closure this Weekend changes routes from 140 to Beaver Pond and Recycling Center

BREAKING: Thank you to Franklin Department of Public Works for all their help putting us on the map!
No, seriously, we’re on this map 👇👇👇

Be Aware: Beaver St Road Closure this Weekend changes routes from 140 to Beaver Pond and Recycling Center
Be Aware: Beaver St Road Closure this Weekend changes
routes from 140 to Beaver Pond and Recycling Center


Due to a road closure at Beaver St. this weekend, make sure to take Grove when traveling to and from the Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament on Sunday!
We’re not letting one little detour stop our flow…of family fun!


Tuesday, May 19, 2026

FY 2027 Budget Narrative: Recycling & Solid Waste (Enterprise Account)

From the Town Administrator's FY 2027 Budget narrative, each department's story is worth sharing.

General Purpose

To provide the highest level of customer service for curbside pickup of trash, recyclables, and yard waste from 9,686 households for transportation to Millbury WIN Incinerator, the recycling processing center, and composting centers.

Core Functions

Continue a high level of customer service and fast response times.
Work to increase the Town's recycling rate while decreasing the amount of trash tonnage that is delivered to the Millbury Waste-To-Energy facility.
Manage single-stream recycling, solid waste, waste-to-energy, and composting contracts.
Apply for and obtain DEP grant funding to improve operations, enhance recycling monitoring, and public outreach/education.
 
Staffing

The salary costs for the Director, Managers and Administrative Staff are shared between the DPW General Fund, and the various Enterprise funds. The Solid Waste Enterprise fund pays for 1.55 FTE's.
Management & Administration: 0.9
Administrative Support: 0.35
Solid Waste Laborers: 0.3

Strategic Initiatives & Accomplishments

Residential compost bins offered free of charge to residents; which were obtained through MassDEP grant funding. This program reduces "trash" tonnage and is environmentally sound.
Reorganized and enhanced efficiencies amongst the schools through the district-wide composting program.
Continue to remain below 10% contamination rate through our single-stream recycling program - one of the best rates in Massachusetts.

FY27 Requested Budget Highlights

Solid Waste Expense Increase: $195,000
Wheelabrator Trash Disposal: This $34,000 increase is consistent with the 5-year average. The actual rate of increase is calculated annually in May, by Wheelabrator actuaries, based on the CPI and as specified in the Franklin-Wheelabrator contract.
Recycling Disposal/Tipping: Increase of $45,000 reflects 5 year historical averages and current/projected market trends.
Waste Management Trash Collection: This $53,000 increase reflects the collective total of the per-customer rate increase, as specified in the Franklin-Waste Management 2026-2031 contract.
Waste Management Recycling Collection: This $63,000 increase reflects the collective total of the per-customer increase, as specified in the Franklin-Waste Management 2026-2031 contract.

FY27 Requested Budget Summary

Enterprise funds are accounted for separately from the General Operating Budget and are designed to be self-supporting through user fees and charges. As such, their revenues and expenditures do not impact the Town’s Operating Budget, as all costs are recovered within the enterprise fund rather than supported by general taxation.

This budget reflects contractual increases regarding the Waste Management trash/recycling collection and hauling contract. It also includes the projection for the annual increase in the Waste Disposal / Wheelabrator contract. Both items are necessary to maintain health, cleanliness, and proper sanitation in regard to solid waste throughout the Town of Franklin.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

DPW: Tuesday Recycling - Pick up Incomplete (again)

DPW: Tuesday Recycling - Incomplete
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.)


Saturday, April 18, 2026

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...








Saturday, April 11, 2026

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

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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
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) - >




Sunday, January 18, 2026

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



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 -> 

Saturday, January 17, 2026

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
Winter Hours at the Beaver St Recycling Center

Saturday, November 1, 2025

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

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Friday, May 9, 2025

Electronics Recycling Event scheduled for May 17

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
 

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Annual Electronics Recycling Event - Saturday, May 17

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.

Saturday, March 29, 2025

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



Annual Electronics Recycling Event - Saturday, May 17

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



Saturday, February 15, 2025

No scheduled Trash Delay Next Week! for Franklin, MA

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