Providing one trash (blue) cart per household is an equitable solution to trash collection. In several surveys conducted in Newton, most residents could use the one 64-gallon cart for their weekly trash needs. The more you reduce, reuse, and recycle, the less likely it is that you will encounter overflow trash.
To manage occasional overflow trash, you can purchase 33-gallon orange overflow bags at many Newton retailers. These are the only acceptable bags for extra trash collection in Newton. Each bag is $2.25 and sold in sleeves of 5, for a total of $11.25.
You can place orange overflow bags next to your trash cart on collection day, making sure that they do not obstruct the cart. There is no limit to the number of bags that can be placed curbside, but they must not contain recyclables, hazardous materials, or other banned items.
To manage frequent overflow trash, you can submit an application for an extra trash cart and pay the annual fee online. An extra 35-gallon trash cart costs $150 annually and an extra 64-gallon trash cart costs $200 annually. If you currently have an extra trash cart, your annual payment is due by October 31, 2024. Payment can be made online. Payment of the annual fee must be current or additional carts are subject to removal.
Don't need so much space for trash? You can swap your 64-gallon cart for a 35-gallon cart at any time. Contact Customer Service at 617-796-1000 for more information.
The Newton Recycling & Trash Ordinance specifically states that move-outs and clean-outs are not included in municipal trash collection services. In these circumstances, residents must work with a private hauling service. The Resource Recovery Center is available to Newton residents for metals, rigid plastics, other recyclable materials, and to donate many (but not all) usable goods.