Somerville Trash Pickup, Recycling & Yard Waste Schedule 2026
This guide is built like a local resident’s checklist: find your weekly pickup day, understand the 4 PM and 7 AM set-out rules, avoid missed pickup mistakes, use the 2026 holiday calendar, sort recycling, handle yard waste weeks, schedule mattresses, buy white goods stickers, use the DPW Yard, and contact 311 correctly.
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Somerville trash pickup schedule garbage collection is address-based. Use the official City trash and recycling page or Waste Wizard to look up your weekly trash, recycling, and yard waste collection day. Trash and recycling are collected weekly on the same day.
Trash and recycling bins may be placed curbside after 4:00 PM the day before pickup and must be at the curb by 7:00 AM on pickup day. Empty barrels must be removed from the sidewalk by 7:00 PM on collection day.
Somerville Trash Pickup Day Lookup — Use the City Map, Address Box or Waste Wizard
Somerville residents should not guess pickup days from a neighbor’s habit. The City provides a collection-day map and address lookup. Use that first, then use Waste Wizard when you are unsure whether something is trash, recycling, yard waste, hazardous waste, textile recycling, mattress recycling, white goods, or private disposal.
Open the official Somerville trash page
Use the City’s trash and recycling page to view the collection map or enter your address for trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup days.
Check weekly trash and recycling together
Somerville recycling is collected weekly on the same day as regular trash. If one stream is missed, check timing, cart placement, and the missed pickup deadline.
Use the 2026 calendar for yard waste and HHW
Yard waste is not every week all year. The 2026 calendar marks curbside yard waste weeks and household hazardous waste collection days.
Set alerts instead of remembering manually
Somerville promotes Waste Wizard alerts for pickup reminders, delays, yard waste weeks, and hazardous waste days.
Best first click: Use the City page for your exact collection day, then use Waste Wizard for item-by-item disposal rules.
Open City Pickup PageSomerville Set-Out Rules — The 4 PM, 7 AM and 7 PM Rules That Prevent Problems
Somerville is dense, walkable, and sidewalk space is limited. That means timing and placement are not small details. Trash put out too early, loose bags on the sidewalk, blocked walkways, or barrels left outside too long can create rodent, pedestrian, accessibility, and enforcement problems.
- Place bins curbside after 4:00 PM the day before pickup.
- Make sure bins are out no later than 7:00 AM on pickup day.
- Remove empty barrels from the sidewalk by 7:00 PM on collection day.
- Store trash in covered barrels during the week.
- Keep sidewalks and walkways clear for pedestrians.
- Use Waste Wizard for confusing items before placing them outside.
- Do not place trash bags on the ground next to barrels.
- Do not block sidewalks, ramps, bike lanes, or pedestrian paths.
- Do not assume all bulk items are collected automatically.
- Do not place construction material with regular trash.
- Do not put yard waste in plastic bags.
- Do not miss the 3:30 PM next-day deadline for missed pickup reports.
Small-property tip: If your building has a narrow sidewalk, place barrels in a clean line that leaves a clear path. For mattresses and box springs, the City specifically warns to leave at least 36 inches of clear sidewalk space.
Somerville 2026 Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule — One-Day Delay Dates
On City holiday dates, Somerville trash pickup is delayed by one day. The 2026 calendar marks public holidays in red and states that trash, recycling, and yard waste will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Day | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Thursday and Friday routes should expect a one-day delay. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 | Monday | Collection delayed one day for the rest of the week. |
| Presidents’ Day | February 16, 2026 | Monday | Monday routes begin the delay week. |
| Patriots’ Day | April 20, 2026 | Monday | Trash, recycling, and yard waste shift one day. |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Collection delayed for the week. |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 | Friday | Friday routes should check Saturday service timing. |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | Saturday | Check City notice; Saturday holiday may not affect weekday routes the same way. |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday | One-day delay for the rest of the week. |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day | October 12, 2026 | Monday | Monday routes start the delayed week. |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Wednesday through Friday routes should check delay. |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Thursday and Friday routes delayed. |
| Thanksgiving Friday | November 27, 2026 | Friday | Friday service delayed by holiday week schedule. |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Friday route should verify City delay notice. |
Do not copy Cambridge, Medford, Boston, or Arlington schedules. Somerville’s holiday delays are City-specific. Use Somerville’s holiday schedule page or Waste Wizard alerts before placing barrels outside during holiday weeks.
Somerville Garbage Collection Rules — Regular Trash, Furniture, Broken Items and What Gets Refused
Somerville allows many household items in regular trash, but not everything belongs there. Construction material, heavy metal items, business hazardous waste, car parts, kerosene, gasoline, heating oil, dirt, loam, motorized lawn mowers, snow blowers, and many windows require private disposal unless special rules apply.
- Kitty litter.
- China and ceramics.
- Small household appliances, although DPW e-waste drop-off may be better.
- Dry and empty paint cans.
- Styrofoam, because foam is not accepted in curbside recycling.
- Wrapped broken glass clearly marked as glass.
- Small quantities of wood cut to no longer than 3 feet and bundled.
- The City lists pickup of two pieces of furniture per week.
- Mirrors or glass should be taped on both sides.
- Drawers and doors should be tied down or removed.
- Rugs and carpets must be rolled and tied.
- Rolls should not exceed 3 feet in length.
- Medical equipment pickups should be arranged through 311.
Big mistake: Placing loose trash bags beside barrels can attract rodents and may not be collected. Somerville says not to place trash bags on the ground or next to barrels on pickup day. If your barrel is full, follow City rules rather than creating a curb pile.
Somerville Recycling Pickup — Weekly Zero-Sort Cart Rules and Contamination Mistakes
Somerville recycling is weekly on the same day as regular trash pickup. The City uses single-stream or “Zero-Sort” recycling, which means most accepted household packaging, paper, plastics, glass, and aluminum can go in the City-issued recycling cart without sorting.
- Aluminum cans and clean aluminum foil.
- Glass bottles and glass containers.
- Cardboard and paperboard.
- Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, office paper, and paper products.
- Plastic items numbered 1–7, including many bottles, jugs, containers, tubs, trays, and rigid plastics.
- Aseptic packaging such as juice boxes.
- Foam #6 items, even if they show a recycling number.
- Plastic bags and filmy products.
- Plastic utensils.
- Motor oil containers.
- Biodegradable plastics.
- Metallic wrapping paper.
- Paint, cleaners, and automotive spray containers with contents inside.
Where it goes: Somerville says recycling is taken to the Casella facility in Charlestown for sorting and recycling. Smaller recyclable items may be placed in a paper bag or cardboard box before going into the cart so they do not get stuck at the bottom.
Somerville Yard Waste Pickup 2026 — Calendar Weeks, Paper Bags, Stickers and DPW Drop-Off
Yard waste pickup follows the City’s 2026 trash, recycling, and yard waste calendar. The PDF calendar marks curbside yard waste collection weeks in yellow and household hazardous waste collection days in orange. Use Waste Wizard alerts so you do not miss the correct week.
- Use paper yard waste bags.
- Or use a barrel marked with a red “Yard Waste Only” sticker.
- Do not use plastic bags for yard waste.
- Set yard waste out on the scheduled collection day.
- Check the 2026 calendar before placing leaves or branches curbside.
- Somerville residents may drop off eligible yard waste at the DPW Yard.
- Drop-off requires proof of residency.
- Contractors are not allowed to use resident drop-off.
- Posted weekday drop-off windows are morning and afternoon periods.
- The City may refuse drop-off for any reason.
Need the calendar? Download the official 2026 trash, recycling, yard waste, and HHW calendar PDF.
Open 2026 CalendarSomerville Waste Video Guide — Official Video Check
No official relevant embeddable video was found from the City of Somerville, Somerville DPW, Somerville GovTV, or a directly linked official waste/recycling page at the time of writing. Because no verified official waste video was found, this article does not embed a random YouTube or creator video.
Best for: New residents, renters, homeowners, building managers, and residents unsure about trash day, yard waste weeks, mattress pickup, recycling sorting, or hazardous waste should use the official written City links in this article.
If Somerville later publishes or links an official trash, recycling, yard waste, mattress recycling, HHW, or Waste Wizard video, it should be embedded here using only the official video embed URL.
Somerville Mattress Pickup, Furniture, White Goods and TVs — Fees, Stickers and 311 Scheduling
Somerville has separate rules for mattresses, box springs, large appliances, TVs, monitors, and furniture. The biggest change for 2026 is the mattress and box spring recycling sticker requirement.
- Starting February 1, 2026, a $55 disposal sticker is required for each mattress or box spring.
- Online sticker orders may take up to 10 days to arrive.
- You cannot schedule pickup until the physical sticker arrives.
- Residents must contact 311 in advance to schedule pickup.
- Most pickup is one day after regular trash day; Friday trash customers also get Friday pickup.
- Buildings with 7 or more units with private trash service are not eligible for this City mattress pickup program.
- Large appliances require a $25 White Goods Sticker.
- Accepted white goods include air conditioners, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, washers, water coolers, and water heaters.
- Refrigerator doors must be removed before curbside placement.
- Call 311 to schedule free curbside pickup of TVs and computer monitors.
- E-waste can also be dropped at the DPW Yard during accepted windows.
Do not place mattresses out with regular trash. Recyclable mattresses or box springs placed out without scheduling and without the required sticker may be left at the curb and may become a fine risk after any applicable grace period.
Mattress rules changed in 2026: Read the official City mattress recycling program page before buying a sticker or scheduling pickup.
Open Mattress ProgramSomerville DPW Yard, Hazardous Waste, E-Waste and Private Disposal Rules
The DPW Yard at 1 Franey Road, Somerville, MA 02145 is important for items that should not go into weekly trash or recycling. Proof of residency is required for resident drop-off, and contractors are not allowed to use resident drop-off.
Household hazardous waste events are listed for the second Saturday of each month from April through November, plus special Thursday dates on the 2026 calendar. Use Waste Wizard or the City calendar before going.
Desktop computers, laptops, TVs, monitors, electronic cables, printers, telephones, projectors, DVD players, VHS players, small plug-in appliances, and similar items can be recycled through City e-waste options.
Building materials, business hazardous waste, car parts, dirt, heavy metal items, gasoline, kerosene, heating oil, motorized lawn mowers, snow blowers, and many windows require private disposal.
Contractor warning: If a contractor creates the waste, do not assume the resident drop-off program applies. Somerville states drop-off is open to residents only, not contractors.
Missed Trash Pickup Somerville — Deadline, 311 Report and What to Check First
Missed trash and recycling reports must be filed no later than 3:30 PM the day after the scheduled collection. Reports received after the 3:30 PM deadline are not accepted, and the cart must be brought back onto the property and placed out the following week.
Check whether pickup was delayed
Holiday weeks delay trash, recycling, and yard waste by one day for the rest of the week. Check the holiday schedule before filing.
Confirm timing
Bins must be at the curb by 7:00 AM. If they were placed after the truck came through, that is not a valid missed pickup.
Confirm material type
Construction material, wrong recycling items, mattresses without stickers, or white goods without stickers may be refused for reasons other than a missed route.
Report to 311 before the deadline
Use 311, the 311 app, online request, or call 617-666-3311 from outside Somerville before 3:30 PM the day after your scheduled collection.
Report fast: Do not wait several days. Somerville’s missed trash/recycling deadline is strict.
Contact 311Somerville Trash, Recycling, Yard Waste, 311 and DPW Contact Information
| Need | Official Contact | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| 311 Service Center | 617-666-3311 outside Somerville / 311 inside Somerville | Missed pickup, mattress scheduling, replacement carts, blocked sidewalk items, service requests. |
| Waste Wizard | somervillema.gov/wizard | Item-by-item disposal search, pickup alerts, yard waste and HHW reminders. |
| DPW Yard | 1 Franey Road, Somerville, MA 02145 | Resident drop-off for eligible yard waste, e-waste, tires, and HHW event location. |
| City Hall | 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143 | City services, in-person sticker purchase options, general municipal routing. |
Somerville DPW Yard Map
Official Somerville Waste Links
Related Trash Pickup Guides — Internal Links for Holiday, Recycling and Bulk Pickup Help
These related guides help residents compare pickup rules, holiday delays, bulky-item scheduling and recycling systems in other cities. They also help avoid dead-end pages by connecting similar trash pickup topics across the site.
Somerville Trash Pickup FAQ — Local Questions Residents Actually Ask
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with the City of Somerville. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate trash pickup, recycling pickup, yard waste collection, mattress recycling, white goods pickup, DPW Yard drop-off, household hazardous waste events, Waste Wizard, or 311 services.
Pickup timing, missed pickup deadlines, holiday dates, recycling rules, yard waste calendar details, mattress fee rules, white goods sticker information, DPW Yard drop-off notes, and contact information were checked against official City of Somerville resources as of May 2026. Schedules, fees, routes, forms, stickers, and service notices can change. Always verify through official City links before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Somerville — Trash & Recycling Information
- City of Somerville — Trash & Recycling Holiday Schedule
- City of Somerville — 2026 Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste Calendar PDF
- City of Somerville — Waste Wizard
- City of Somerville — Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Program
- City of Somerville — 311 Service Center
- City of Somerville — CityTV / Official Video Source Check
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