What can be recycled? Franklin DPW has your answer

Franklin's recycling process is recognized across the State as one of the best thanks to the participation of all of us. The three word mantra "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" still applies.

The Town page is full of helpful information on what and how ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste

Quick links

• 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

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 

No Trash Delay ~ Dec. 20-24 and Dec. 27-31

No Trash Delay ~ Dec. 20-24 and Dec. 27-31

No Trash Delay ~ Dec. 20-24 and Dec. 27-31

Shared from the Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/no-trash-delay-dec-20-24-and-dec-27-31

Reminder: Trash/Recycling Pickup delayed one day this week

Trash Delay September 6-10

one day off from the normal pickup schedule due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday

• If you need another copy of the Curbside pickup flyer for 2021-2022   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2021-2022_2.pdf

Franklin Residents: Trash Delayed by one day during week of September 6-10, 2021

 

No trash/recycle pick up delay until Memorial Day

Yes, it is Patriots Day. While Town offices, the Library, etc. are closed today, there is no one day delay for trash/recycle this week. There is no delay on the calendar until May when Memorial Day rolls around.

The current issue of the recycling flyer can be found online

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2020-2021.pdf

No trash/recycle pick up delay until Memorial Day

Tree collection possible delay; put trees out anyway for week of Jan 11

The DPW has been notified of a possible delay in pickup of the Christmas trees scheduled the week of Jan 11, 2021. 

 

Go ahead and put your tree on the sidewalk and it will get picked up eventually.

 

Possible delay: https://www.facebook.com/931498886934582/posts/3778235738927535/

 

DPW Put trees out notification for Jan 11 https://www.facebook.com/FranklinDPW/posts/3773160866101689

Tree collection possible delay; put trees out anyway for week of Jan 11

Christmas Tree pick up schedule = Week of Jan 11

From the current Solid Waste flyer

"Christmas Tree Collection Days 

Week of January 11, 2021"

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2020-2021.pdf

Christmas Tree pick up schedule = Week of Jan 11

Franklin Public Library: Curbside Pickup

How it works:

• Place a hold in the Minuteman Library Network catalog https://find.minlib.net
• Wait for a notification (email, text, phone call)
• Pick up your items at the Library Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the glass vestibule entrance at the top of the ramp.
• Items are filed by your last name on book carts
• Your items are already checked out to you, just bring them home!
• Prefer to make a request by phone? Give us a call between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 508-520-4941. We can place up to five holds per phone call.

Returns:

• Please return items in the return slots at the top of the ramp, to the left of the glass doors.
• To return an oversized item, call the Circulation Desk during Curbside Pickup hours and a staff person will meet you at the door to accept the item.
• Please call the Circulation Desk with any questions, or if you have mobility issues: 508-520-4941. 

 

Download a copy of this for reference

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2DLK1tW0OuJseCNqg7U3xGVwtqqQ1BU/view?usp=sharing

 

Franklin Public Library: Curbside Pickup

Franklin Library: Curbside Pickup Update July 28

Library Curbside Pickup - Update July 28

We're making changes to our curbside pickup so that you can pick up your items comfortably in all kinds of weather! 

Starting today at 10 AM, curbside pickup will be in the vestibule of our new entrance at the top of the ramp! 

You'll be able to grab your items from this spot going forward! As a reminder, pickup is from 10 AM-4:30 PM!

Franklin Library: Curbside Pickup Update July 28

Franklin Public Library: curbside pickup hours changed slightly

We adjusted the hours slightly, so now Curbside Pickup is available 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Saturday!

Franklin Public Library: curbside pickup hours changed slightly

Franklin radar picked up via Twitter
https://twitter.com/FrkPublicLib/status/1285284490475175937?s=09

Franklin Residents: Curbside Pickup Updates at the Franklin Public Library

Curbside Pickup Updates at the Franklin Public Library

Curbside Pickup Updates! Patrons can place holds online or by phone. When placing holds by phone, there is a limit of five holds per call. 

Inter Library Loan is now available! You are able to place holds on items throughout the Minuteman Library Network. Search our catalog at find.minlib.net. 

Once you receive a text or email that your items are ready, visit the Library at the School Street entrance between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Monday through Saturday to pick them up! 

In the event of rain, items will be available under an awning near the door. The Library will still be closed to the public, but staff will be available to answer questions by phone and email 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday through Saturday. Please call us at 508-520-4941.

Starting Monday, July 13, Curbside Pickup hours will be extended to 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Additionally, staff will be available by phone 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.

Franklin Residents: Curbside Pickup Updates at the Franklin Public Library

Fall cleanup - yard waste picked up on your normal trash day

via the Franklin DPW Facebook page, we find that the fall cleanup where your yard waste is picked up on your normal trash day, is this week, beginning Monday, November 18.

For more info about solid waste and recycling
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste

For the online link to the solid waste flyer
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/files/20192020-solid-waste-mailer-and-calendar

For the Franklin DPW on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinDPW/

Fall cleanup - yard waste picked up on your normal trash day

Reminder: trash pickup is NOT delayed this week

Please remember trash pickup is NOT delayed this week despite the Presidents' Day Holiday. 

Trash is ONLY delayed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day

the trees have been picked up and trash is NOT delayed this week for President's Day

Shared from the official Franklin webpage
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/023299DB-000F8513

Trash and recycling will be delayed 1 day this week

2/8/16 Notice - Due to the storm trash and recycling will be delayed 1 day for the week. 

If your collection day is Monday, it will be picked up on Tuesday and every other day will be delayed 1 day with Friday's pickup on Saturday. 

Make sure carts are 3 feet apart, shoveled out and can be picked up by the truck.

the trees have been picked up in January and trash is delayed one day this week

Additional information about trash and recycling can be fond on the DPW page
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_PublicWorks/index

Trash Pickup Delay Explanation

Good morning, once again.  A follow up message from the DPW.  To clarify, this weeks' trash pickup has been delayed due to New Year's AND the storm.  Thursday pickup will be tomorrow, today's will be Monday, and ALL of next week will be delayed by one day due to logistics (Monday will be Tuesday, Tuesday will be Wednesday, etc).  Next week is also Christmas tree pickup; just put them out with your trash.  Thank you for your understanding.  Good bye.

This e-mail has been sent to you by TOWN OF FRANKLIN. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform TOWN OF FRANKLIN either IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at 508-520-4938 or REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.

Reminder: Christmas tree pick up this week!

Natural Christmas trees will be picked up curbside the week of January 9th on your normal trash and recycling pick up day. Make sure they are within 3 feet of the curb and out the day before. Artificial trees and/or trees with decorations, tinsel, lights or other ornaments will not be picked up.

This was posted to the official Franklin page here

Fund raiser pick up

Parmenter announces their fund raiser pickup for 11/18/08

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