I find it too difficult/dangerous to get to the curb in severe weather so I stockpile my recycling for good weather days, is this an issue?
This is a container issue, not a recycling issue. Westford is lucky to have a very flexible system regarding recycling containers. Unlike many towns, residents of Westford are not mandated to have a specific container for recycling. Simply acquire a container that fits your needs, get a free sticker from the Town Clerk, and place the labeled container on the opposite side of your driveway from your trash.


If you are concerned about wind or precipitation, or like to set recycling out the night before collection, it would be best to have a container with a lid. The container should be sized appropriately for your household so you can move it, store it, and not over stuff it. If you can get your trash to the curb in the container of your choosing, you should be able to get recycling to the curb in a container that meets your needs.

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1. Do I have to put out a recycling container on the trash only week to have my trash collected?
2. Are we eliminating a week of trash removal (going to every other week for trash) and adding a week of recycling removal (having weekly collection of recyclables)?
3. Is someone inspecting my trash? What if I include a single item of recycling in my trash by mistake?
4. Is there anyway to stay connected with the Westford Recycling Commission?
5. I find it too difficult/dangerous to get to the curb in severe weather so I stockpile my recycling for good weather days, is this an issue?
6. Why can’t I get a free toter?
7. How can I get a toter?
8. What about my shared driveway/Condo? How do they know if it was me who skipped recycling or my neighbor?
9. If I am away, then I won’t have recycling. Is that alright?