There is no change to the normal trash/recycle curbside schedule for next week

REMINDER FOR NEXT WEEK (Oct. 12-16, 2026)!

No changes to curbside pick-up for the holiday next week.

Please have your bins curbside on your regular day!

Town of Franklin

https://www.facebook.com/groups/460474210785489/permalink/3671417803024431/

Town of Franklin: Curbside Trash/Recycling Delayed One Day Due to the Labor Day Holiday

Reminder for next week! Curbside trash and recycling collection will be scheduled one day later.

• Monday Collection: Moved to Tuesday
• Tuesday Collection: Moved to Wednesday
• Wednesday Collection: Moved to Thursday
• Thursday Collection: Moved to Friday
• Friday Collection: Moved to Saturday (Sept. 12)

Shared from - https://www.franklinma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/191

Additional info on the curbside pickup https://www.franklinma.gov/502/Curbside-Collection

The WasteManagement calendar for 2026-2027

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1279/Waste-Management-Trash-and-Recycling-Collection-Services-2026-to-2027-PDF?bidId=

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, September 5, 2026 ???

Saturday, September 5

8:00am Indian Lane Neighborhood Yard Sale (56 Indian Ln)

9:00am Thrifty Threads - Closed for the holiday weekend

9:00am Annual Recycling Event (Franklin High School)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

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

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

Annual Recycling Event scheduled for Saturday, Sep 5 from 9 AM to 1 PM

"Clear your clutter and help local families in one quick stop! 

Join us this Saturday, Sept 5, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Franklin High School for our Annual Recycling Event. We are again teaming up with Green Team Junk Removal for this annual event!

While you drop off your recyclables, please consider bringing diapers and wipes to support the Franklin Food Pantry. These essentials are urgently needed right now for local families.

When: Saturday, Sept 5 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where: Franklin High School

What to bring: Your recyclables + diapers & wipes for the Franklin Food Pantry

Check out the flyers below for accepted recycling items and specific drop-off details.

See you Saturday!"

If you can't make it Saturday, there is info on this image -> to arrange a pick up with GoGreenTeamJunk.com

Shared from Rep Roy's post - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gpr8zxgPn/

Monday Trash Collection Continues Tuesday, July 28 for Franklin, MA

Update from Waste Management:

"Due to a mechanical failure, Monday's trash service came up about 90 minutes short today.

See attached map with highlighted areas in BLUE (Bridal Path) for affected areas.

We apologize to the residents of Franklin for the inconvenience."

Shared from - https://www.franklinma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/174

Town of Franklin: Missed Friday Trash Collection - Resumes Saturday

Update from Waste Mgt:

Due to extended disposal times, a portion of today's (Friday) trash route was not completed. Trucks are scheduled to complete collection of the BLUE areas tomorrow (Saturday), on the attached map. We apologize for the inconvenience

Shared from - https://www.franklinma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/164

Annual Recycling Center Permits Available Beginning July 1 for Franklin, MA

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June 17, 2026 Annual Recycling Center Permits Available Beginning July 1 Beginning July 1, 2026, the annual permit fee for the Franklin Recycling Center will increase from $35 to $50. Residents who wish to use the Recycling Center may purchase a permit sticker starting July 1 at any of the following locations: DPW Administrative Office, 257 Fisher Street Treasurer/Collector’s Office, Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street Recycling Center, 455 Beaver Street The annual permit is valid from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. View it on website

Monday Recycling Route - Incomplete for Franklin, MA

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April 27, 2026 Monday Recycling Route - Incomplete Update from Waste Management: "Due to a mechanical failure, today’s recycle route (Monday) was not completed. Affected areas are highlighted in BLUE on the attached map. These areas will be collected tomorrow. We apologize to the residents of Franklin for the inconvenience." View it on website

Reminder: Regular curbside schedule for this week; Beaver St Recycling Ctr hours added

From DPW On Saturday

"Good morning!  Working with the Town Administrator and members of the Town Council, the following is planned to help folks that have been affected or will be affected by a trash and recycling missed pick-up or cancelled pick-up last week or this upcoming week caused by the Blizzard of 2026.

Free overflow bags (2) will be provided to residents who live in affected areas.  The affected areas are the Friday trash and recycling route and certain areas of the Monday route that could not be serviced.

To get these free overflow bags, come to the Franklin Public Works Administration Building at 257 Fisher Street with an ID.

Additionally, the Beaver Street Recycling Center will be open the following hours next week:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9AM to 2:30PM
• Wednesday from 9AM to 6PM

This will allow the affected residents mentioned above to drop off trash or recycling if needed.  A sticker is not required, but please bring an ID."

Trash & Recycling Update - 2/28/2026 for Franklin, MA

From DPW On Saturday

"Good morning!  Working with the Town Administrator and members of the Town Council, the following is planned to help folks that have been affected or will be affected by a trash and recycling missed pick-up or cancelled pick-up last week or this upcoming week caused by the Blizzard of 2026.

Free overflow bags (2) will be provided to residents who live in affected areas.  The affected areas are the Friday trash and recycling route and certain areas of the Monday route that could not be serviced.

To get these free overflow bags, come to the Franklin Public Works Administration Building at 257 Fisher Street with an ID.

Additionally, the Beaver Street Recycling Center will be open the following hours next week:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9AM to 2:30PM

Wednesday from 9AM to 6PM

This will allow the affected residents mentioned above to drop off trash or recycling if needed.  A sticker is not required, but please bring an ID."

Updated by Waste Management on Saturday:

Update from Waste Management, Saturday February 28th @ 8:30 pm: 

"Due to increased volume, there was approximately 30 minutes of Trash that remained uncollected on today’s route. Affected areas are highlighted in BLUE on the attached map. These areas will be serviced on Monday, March 2nd. Thank you for your continued patience during this challenging week."

Affected areas are highlighted in BLUE on the attached
map. These areas will be serviced on Monday, March 2

No Trash pickup on Monday, Feb 23; 1 Day delay for remainder of the week

Important Update regarding curbside trash/recycling collection:

No Trash pickup on Monday, Feb 23

There will be NOT BE A COLLECTION ON MONDAY due to the incoming snow event.

There will be a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. Monday's route will be collected on Tuesday, Tuesday's route will be collected on Wednesday; this pattern will continue and conclude with Friday's route (2/27/26) being collected on Saturday (2/28/26). 

Shared from - https://franklinma.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/97

Department of Public Works | Infrastructure & Costs

The Franklin Dept of Public Works (DPW) is scheduled to present on their operations which cover a bunch of our infrastructure.

The presentation PDF can be previewed here

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8133/Town-Council-Presentation---January-21-2026

or viewed here

Department of Public Works | Infrastructure & Costs

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 21 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01212026-2101

Trash Pickup Schedule 1/19/26 - 1/24/26 (Yes, there is a change due to weather !!! )

Update from Waste Management

Due to the incoming weather pattern, Trash and Recycling will NOT be collected on Monday 1/19/2025. 

Each day this week, trash & recycling curbside collection will be delayed by one day.

Monday's route (1/19/2025) will be collected on Tuesday (1/20/2025). 

Tuesday's route will be collected on Wednesday (1/21/2025). 

This pattern will continue, and conclude with Friday's route (1/23/2025) being collected on Saturday (1/24/2025).

Thank you for your patience.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/93

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

Trash/Recycle schedule changes for the next 2 weeks

Upcoming Holiday Schedule for the next two weeks!

Trash/Recycle schedule changes for the next 2 weeks

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1A3QbvtQh2/

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 

Shared from -> https://t.co/DKT1s967z5

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