Town of Franklin, MA: "trash collection is running behind schedule"

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) posted at 4:39 PM on Mon, Dec 01, 2025:

Town of Franklin, MA:
"trash collection is running
behind schedule"

Update from Waste Management (12/1/25):

"Due to increased volume, today's trash collection is running behind schedule. 

If your trash was not collected as scheduled today (Monday 12/1), it will be collected tomorrow (Tuesday 12/2). 

We apologize for the inconvenience."

Shared from -> https://x.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1995608811080429804

Curbside Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule - November 24-30, 2025

Curbside Trash & Recycling Pickup
Schedule - November 24-30, 2025

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) posted Thu, Nov 20, 2025:

Curbside Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule - November 24-30 

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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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, September 1, 2025 ??

Monday, September 1 = Labor Day

Library, Senior Center, Schools and Town Offices all closed

No trash/Recycle collection today, the schedule for the week will be offset one day

Monday pickups will be Tuesday, etc...

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

Trash Recycle Curbside Flyer with schedule for 2025-2026

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

Local Planet Fitness Launches Community Sneaker Drive To Benefit Massachusetts Youth

Sneaker recycling drive runs Aug. 9-Sept. 8 at MA clubs, with all proceeds benefiting area Boys & Girls Clubs 

WHAT:  Planet Fitness locations across Massachusetts are teaming up with GotSneakers to launch a sneaker recycling campaign from August 9 through September 8, 2025. The initiative encourages members and community residents to donate their gently used sneakers to help support local Boys & Girls Clubs while promoting sustainability.

Gently used sneakers can be dropped off in collection bins at participating Planet Fitness locations (noted below) throughout the month-long campaign. Once collected, the sneakers will be processed by GotSneakers, a national organization that recycles and reuses footwear to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability. All proceeds from the donations will directly benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs, helping to fund essential programs and services for youth.

Local Planet Fitness Launches Community
Sneaker Drive To Benefit Massachusetts Youth

Planet Fitness is proud to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America as part of the brand's national philanthropic initiative, Judgement Free Generation®, which aims to advance youth wellbeing and empower the next generation to create kinder communities. Since 2016, together with its franchisees, members and partners, Planet Fitness has contributed more than $10.5 million to support pro-kindness initiatives.

WHEN: August 9 through September 8, 2025

WHERE: *1

Planet Fitness – Franklin -> 

https://www.planetfitness.com/gyms/franklin-ma

166 Grove St

Franklin, MA 02038

About Planet Fitness

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of June 30, 2025, Planet Fitness had approximately 20.8 million members and 2,762 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

*1 - there are a number of other Massachusetts locations, check for one closest to you ->   https://www.planetfitness.com/clubs/ma

Waste Management Update - Trash Collection Schedule for 5/16 & 5/17 Franklin, MA

Update from Waste Management:

Due to long lines at the disposal facilities this week, trash collection is behind schedule. 

For those with routine Thursday curbside collection:

• If your trash was not collected yesterday (Thursday 5/15/25) as-scheduled, it will be collected today (Friday 5/16/25). 

For those with routine Friday curbside collection:

• If your trash is not collected today (Friday 5/16/25), it will be collected tomorrow (Saturday 5/17/25). 

Thank you for your patience.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=59

Waste Management Update - Trash Collection Schedule for 5/16 & 5/17 Franklin, MA

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, February 17, 2025 ??

Monday, February 17 = Presidents' Day

* No scheduled delay for trash/recycle curbside pick up this week due to the holiday, weather might have something to do about though. Stay Tuned

* On Monday, the MBTA Commuter Rail will be operating on a weekend schedule in observance of Presidents' Day. MBTA.com/holidays

* Library, Senior Center and most Town & School buildings closed for the holiday

* 2nd Annual Nick Gaspar Invitational basketball tournament at Franklin High School

• 1pm Franklin vs. New Bedford 
• 3pm Natick vs. Xaverian

**  NO   Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

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-calendars

Waste Management playing catch up to the collections scheduled this week

via Franklin DPW:

Waste Management playing catch up

"Update from Waste Management: Due to multiple issues (i.e. snow, illness, mechanical) Waste Management's collection is behind schedule this week.  

Crews will be working throughout the day today and tomorrow (Saturday) to recover any uncollected routes. 

Thanks for your patience!"

Shared from -> https://x.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1882840557074235424 

Curbside tree pickup scheduled for Franklin residents during week of January 6, 2025

The Franklin Dept of Public Works remind us all that the curbside tree pickup is scheduled for Franklin residents during week of January 6, 2025. Trees should be out on the normal trash/recycling pick up day.

Curbside tree pickup scheduled for Franklin residents during week of January 6, 2025

Shared from -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/curbside-christmas-tree-pick

For a copy of the curbside flyer ->  

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

Reminder: Trash delay for Thursday/ Friday due to Thanksgiving holiday

Trash delay for Thursday/ Friday due to Thanksgiving

The trash pickup delay due to the Thanksgiving holiday, ONLY affects those with pickups scheduled for Thursday and Friday.

• Thursday gets picked up Friday
• Friday gets picked up Saturday

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15LHXPohFS/

Recycling Center Update - normal hours this week (LAST Tuesday until April 2025)

The Recycling Center will be open regular hours this week:

• Tuesday, Nov. 26 ~ Noon to 3 PM (LAST Tuesday until April 2025)
• Friday, Nov. 29 ~ 8 AM to 3 PM
• Saturday, Nov. 30 ~ 8 AM to 3 PM
• Sunday, Dec. 1 ~ 9 AM to 1 PM

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/recycling-center-update-0

Recycling Center Update - normal hours this week (LAST Tuesday until April 2025)

Reminder: No Trash Delay Scheduled for Next Week due to holiday (week of Oct 14 - 18)

No Trash Delay Next Week

Curbside trash and recycling will be picked up on your regular day.

(October 14-18, 2024)

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/no-trash-delay-next-week

If you need a new copy of the curbside flyer, you can download the PDF from the Town page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2024-2025.pdf

No Trash Delay Scheduled for Next Week due to holiday

Townwide curb event - Saturday & Sunday, Oct 5 & Oct 6

via Stacy Cobb: 

"The Town-Wide Curb Event is tomorrow Saturday & Sunday. Please make sure your address is on the list if you plan on participating.  

You can find the list on the event page. We have over 130 addresses participating this year.  

Thanks everyone!!"

Facebook event page with listing -> https://www.facebook.com/events/536121935450564/?active_tab=discussion 

Direct link to street listing -> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-6-8IQGr88EM2Cu_xCW5FYcWm4GqoWe_xqRlrHwdtnE/edit?gid=0#gid=0

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Townwide curb event - Saturday & Sunday, Oct 5 & Oct 6

Get rid of Your Old Dehumidifiers at the Recycling event Saturday, Oct 5

"Working with Green Team Junk Removal, Frederick Cullen, National Grid, and the Town of Franklin, we will help you get rid of your old dehumidifiers and other appliances that are inefficient and harm the environment. 

It is also a good opportunity to learn about ways to reduce emissions through various MassSave programs"

Get rid of Your Old Dehumidifiers at the Recycling event Saturday, Oct 5

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DPW introduces a new clothing recycle option with Helpsy

"The Town of Franklin has partnered with Helpsy, a certified B Corp, to provide FREE textile recycling to residents.  

Home pick-up can be scheduled online at www.helpsy.com/franklinma or by calling l-800-244-6350.  

If you prefer, drop off bins are available at the DPW Administration office (257 Fisher St.) and the Beaver St. Recycling Center (455 Beaver St).

DPW introduces a new clothing recycle option with Helpsy

Recycle your clothes for FREE with Helpsy Home Pick up Service. According to the EPA, only 15% of unwanted clothing ends up being reused or recycled, meaning the overwhelming majority of clothes end up in landfills or incinerators.

Together, with your help, we can increase the amount of clothing that gets a  second chance to create a huge impact for our community and the planet.

Franklin has partnered with Helpsy, a certified B Corp, to provide at home clothing recycling to residents. It saves you time, the town money, and the planet's resources.

Recycling your clothes with Helpsy's Home Pickup service is free and couldn't be easier. Just sign up at www.helpsy.com/franklinma, place your items in a closed plastic bag, and Helpsy picks up from your front steps on collection day.

Helpsy only asks that items are clean, dry, and odorless. Recycling is for everyone! 

• Prepare your textiles in a waterproof bag.
• Enter your information and pick a date.
• Label and place your bags at the address provided before
• To learn more visit www.helpsy.com/franklinma

We accept clothing, accessories. shoes, linens. blankets.
quilts. table linens, stuffed animals, curtains, and more!

Helpsy Items Accepted

• Footwear: Shoes (all types) , boots, sneakers, cleats, slippers
• Clothing: Shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, dresses, outerwear, pants, jeans, sweats, skirts, shorts, suits, socks, pajamas, undergarments, bathrobes, baby clothing
• Accessories: Hats, pocketbooks, backpacks, belts, gloves, ties, scarves, jewelry
• Linens: Sheets/pillowcases, blankets, comforters, curtains/drapes, aprons, dish cloths, cloth napkins, table linens, quilts
• Other: Luggage, sports jerseys, stuffed animals 

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No trash/recycling pickup today: your normal pick up day is delayed by one day all week

Due to the Labor Day Holiday, curbside trash/recycling will be delayed by one day.

The Labor Day holiday brings a one day Curbside Trash Delay

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/labor-day-curbside-trash-delay

If you misplaced the Curbside Pickup schedule, you can download and print a new one ->     https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2023-2024.pdf

Summer Junkin & Dunkin with FREE Dumpster Bags

Feels like Summer! It is time to DUNK that JUNK

Junk Dunkers is offering FREE dumpster bags with a pickup, a $32 savings, plus a discounted pickup of $225, payable in cash, $65 cheaper than Waste Management Bagsters. For this huge savings go to www.junkdunkers.com to book now or Call 508-595-8419 for more details. 

www.JunkDunkers.com

Besides dumpster bags we are always here to help you remove your unwanted property from inside or outside your home or office. Single items or a truck load. We organize the entire process, you just need to make the call

HOME SELLERS

Check out a recent home cleanout and how we leave your property after a DUNK.

Whether you are preparing to move, or just trying to reclaim space being taken away by clutter, give us a shout. You’ll love the process and our no-nonsense pricing.

508-595-8419 or www.JunkDunkers.com. Junk Dunkers is a Franklin based business .

Memorial Day Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule

No pickup on Monday (Memorial Day)

Monday will be picked up Tuesday,

Tuesday will be picked up Wednesday, 

and so forth ...

Additional info on the curbside schedule, map and special items that can be scheduled, please visit the Town page ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/pages/curbside-pick

Download a copy of the annual flyer ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2023-2024.pdf

Memorial Day Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule

Finance Committee reviews Public Safety and Public Works budgets (video)

The Finance Committee held their second of three budget hearings on Wednesday, May 8 in the Council Chambers. 

The 3rd and final budget hearing is scheduled for May 15 with the school budgets covered (Franklin Public Schools, Tri-County and Norfolk Aggie.)

The Franklin TV video is available for replay on YouTube ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/kRJStUo28Q8?si=YQQ8EPTnnAz3XMJe&t=61

The departmental budgets covered were:

• Public Safety:
• 210 Police Department
• 220 Fire Department
• 225 Regional Dispatch
• 240 Inspection Department
• 292 Animal Control
• b. Department of Public Works (DPW):
• Departments: 422 Public Works
• Enterprise Funds:
• 450 Water
• 440 Sewer
• 434 Solid Waste
• 460 Stormwater

Agenda doc contains links to the supporting documentation  ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-05-08_finance_committee_agenda_.pdf

Finance Committee - Budget Hearing #2 of 3 - Public Safety & Public Works - May 8

Curbside trash/recycling schedule for New Year's week

CURBSIDE TRASH/RECYCLING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

• (January 1-5, 2024) No pick-up Monday, January 1 - one day delay the rest of the week (Regular Friday, January 5 pick-up will be on Saturday, January 6).

BEAVER ST. RECYCLING CENTER HOURS:

• Friday, Dec. 29 - 8 AM to 3 PM
• Saturday, Dec. 30 - 8 AM to 3 PM
• Sunday, Dec. 31 - 9 AM to PM

Curbside trash/recycling schedule for New Year's week

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