Household Trash Collection, Recycling, and Composting Information
Effective November 1, 2022, new regulations from MassDEP require that mattresses and box springs be recycled. The Department of Public Works now accepts used mattresses/box springs for a fee of $35 each piece to be recycled by HandUp Mattress Recycling. Residents are responsible for transporting their mattresses/box springs to the DPW and depositing them in the container. Click the link below to schedule drop-off and pay the fee.
Household trash/recycling cannot be curbside prior to noon on the day before your scheduled collection day.
Leave trash and recycling at least 10 feet away from mailboxes with the lid opening facing the street.
Effective July 1, 2023
Container size | Cost per Quarter/Year | Container Dimensions | Container Description |
35 gallon | $104/$416 annually | 19” x 23.75” x 37.5” high | Holds an average of 3 kitchen garbage bags. |
65 gallon | $122/$488 annually | 24” x 37” x 41.5” high | Holds an average of 6 kitchen garbage bags. |
96 gallon | $136/$544 annually | 26” x 34.5” x 46” high | Holds an average of 10 kitchen garbage bags; |
Payment for the drop off of bulk items for disposal and/or electronics recycling at the DPW is now processed through City Hall Systems.
Click the following link and select Public Works to view the list of acceptable items and associated fees: Online payments/fees
Trash/Recycling Questions or Issues:
Town of Sharon DPW 781-784-1525 x2314 curbsidecollection@townofsharon.org
Trash/Recycling Billing inquiries:
Town of Sharon Collector’s Office 781-784-1500 x1200
Recycling Coordinator: Eve Carey ecarey@sharonschools.net
