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Recycling Schedule
Home · Government · Town Departments · Boards and Committees · Recycling Commission · Recycling Bins/Toters
Recycling Bins/Toters
MAY 2013



TOTERS:

IPR, the Town's recycling contractor, hopes to provide every home with a free 64 gallon toter, but there are 800 families on the waiting list with no date for the next delivery.  Requests for free toters should be sent to integratedpaper@verizon.net.  The following are two alternatives while waiting for the no-charge 64 gallon toters to become available:

1.  Buy your own 64 Gallon Toter:
Residents can buy their own toter. These toters are made by the same company that manufactures the ones distributed by IPR, the only difference being the color, and, you will own yours forever. Toters are in stock.  When your check is received, you will receive a call about when and where to pick up your toter(s).  Mail a check payable to the "Westford Recycling Commission" to the Westford Recycling Commission, 55 Main Street, Westford 01886.  The current price of $40 each will increase to $45 July 1, 2013.  You may also bring your check to the Town Clerk’s office at the Westford Town Hall.  Please include your name, address and phone number.  Note: this is an elective alternative and no resident is under any obligation to purchase a toter.

2.  Use a Trash Barrel
Residents can use any sturdy trash barrel for recycling if they follow a few simple steps:

  • A recycling sticker needs to be placed on the barrel. Stickers are free and can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office.  Affix the sticker to the upper part of the barrel and ensure it faces the street when you place it out for collection.  To extend the life of the sticker and ensure it remains affixed to the barrel, the WRC recommends taking the extra precaution of securing the label with clear packing tape.
  • All current Westford recycling regulations and guidelines apply; please refer to your Westford Recycling Guide or go to www.westfordma.gov/recycling.
  • Barrels must be 40 gallons or less and of good quality (such as Rubbermaid® brand).
  • Barrels may be wheeled or non-wheeled.
  • Be mindful of the amount of weight in the barrel (should not exceed 50lbs) as the recycling crew will need to dump most barrels by hand.
  • Please place recyclables apart from your trash at curbside to help IPR distinguish recyclables from trash and vice versa.
  • IPR may leave barrels un-emptied if the barrels are too heavy or mixed with solid waste, broken glass, etc.
  • IPR is not responsible for any damage to these barrels.
Questions can be addressed to the Recycling Commission at www.westfordma.gov/recycling.

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