Trash and Recycling

If your Trash or Recycling have been missed you must report it to Waste Management. There are a few different ways to report the missed collection and the instructions on each way are below.

1. You can call Waste Management directly at (800) 972-4545 and report it. They will assign a ticket number and an estimated time and day for them to come back to collect.
2. You can go directly to the Waste Management website here. This will also generate a ticket number and they will provide an estimated time and day for them to come back and collect. This reporting system can only be accessed by a desk top computer or laptop. It is not supported on a cellular device. When using this reporting method you will need to wait until after 6pm on the day your trash/recycling was missed. Follow the steps here to used this method.
3. You can report by filling out the form below. This form gets sent directly to Waste Management and Town Hall staff. Waste Management will assign a ticket number and send to Town Hall for reference.

Please note that a missed trash/recycling pick up, no matter how you report, will not be picked up until the next business day. If you are a regular Thursday pick up your missed collection will not be picked up until Friday. If you are a regular Friday pick up your missed collection will not be picked up until the next business day.

If you have any questions please contact Town Hall at 781-581-0088

****MATTRESSES AND TEXTILES BAN****

As of November 1, 2022, per a new state rule, mattresses must be recycled. Waste Management will no longer be able to accept mattresses and textiles with the trash. The Town of Nahant does not have another hauler that will pick up mattresses or textiles or a bin for drop off. However there are many other options and vendors that will pick up or you can find a location to drop of the items or a location to donate the mattress.

Please read the MASS DEP Mattress and Textile Waste Ban FAQ Sheet which will give more information and explain the ban further. The websites listed below will also bring you to a list of haulers that service the Nahant area and locations that will accept mattress donations.

Mattress Pick Up:  https://recyclingworksma.com/find-a-recycler/

Mattress Donation sites: Thrift & Secondhand Stores Near You in Saugus, MA 01906 | Savers or Bread of Life (breadoflifemalden.org)

Textile Recycling is available via the bins on the grounds of the Johnson Elementary School, 290 Castle Rd Nahant MA

Black Earth Composting will collect textiles and residents with membership are eligible for a $20 abatement on their town trash fee.

Nahant Trash Pick Up and Recycling Is Every Thursday and Friday!

Trash must be out to the curb by 7AM. You can use any kind of trash barrel you choose, however you must use the Town issued Recycling Barrel for your Recycling. See below for more information

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Waste Management is responsible for the trash removal and recycling program for the Town of Nahant. Recycling is every week along with the regular trash pick up. Trash and Recycling must be out to the curb by 7 AM.

RECYCLE SMART MA

Have you ever been unsure about which items can be recycled, which items should be disposed of or which items are considered too hazardous to put in your trash bin? Type the name of the item in the Recyclopedia from Recycle Smart MA and find out! https://recyclesmartma.org/

Recycling or Trash? We’ll help you sort it out.

Beyond the Bin Search

Find out where to recycle, reuse or repurpose items in Massachusetts

https://recollect.net/example/wizard/massdepma Can You Repurpose it?

Instead of tossing usable items, give them to a charity or other organization that will pass them along to others. Check out the Beyond the Bin directory or these resources from the Mass Department of Environmental Protection for donation options.

RECYCLING BARREL ORDER FORMS:

If you are in need of an additional recycling barrel, you may purchase it for $60 by filling out the following form and provide to Mary Lowe by email (mlowe@nahant.org) or by mail (Mary Lowe, Nahant Town Hall, 334 Nahant Road, Nahant MA 01908) or deliver to the Town Hall:

If you are having trouble with the size of your current 65 gallon recycling barrel, you may swap it for a 35 gallon barrel for free. The Town purchased smaller recycling barrels for the elderly, disabled, and those that cannot maneuver the 65 gallon barrel. However, the smaller barrels are limited and returning the Nahant issued 65 gallon barrel is required to receive the free 35 gallon barrel. Please fill out the following form and provide to Mary Lowe by email (mlowe@nahant.org) or by mail (Mary Lowe, Nahant Town Hall, 334 Nahant Road, Nahant MA 01908) or deliver to the Town Hall:

If you have lost your barrel or if your barrel requires repairs, please contact Mary Lowe at the Town Hall by phone via (781) 581-0026 or by email (mlowe@nahant.org).