Solid Waste (Trash) Fees

TRASH BILLING STRUCTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

Two Separate Bill Runs:

There will be two separate billing cycles for trash services during fiscal year 2026.
Each cycle will have a distinct bill number.

Senior Discount:

A senior discount of $40 will be applied, but divided into two installments:

$20 will be applied to the first bill.
$20 will be applied to the second bill.

No Full Payment Option on First Bill:

Residents cannot pay the full fiscal year amount on the first bill.

Leased Barrels Charges:

The charges for leased barrels will be split between the two bills.

50% of the barrel charges will be applied to each bill.
If a resident leases additional barrels during the year, they will be billed for the 6-month cost minimum (i.e., no proration of less than 6 months). This ensures that residents are charged in increments that align with the billing schedule.

This system ensures that charges are evenly distributed across the two bills while considering special cases like senior discounts and leased barrel costs.

The billing schedule will be as follows:

1^st Half (Service 7/1/25 – 12/31/25)		2^nd Half (Service 1/1/26 – 6/30/26)
9/15/25	Original bill mailed	3/15/26	Original bill mailed
10/15/25	Original bill due	4/15/26	Original bill due
10/31/25	Demand bill mailed (+$30)	5/1/26	Demand bill mailed (+$30)
11/14/25	Demand bill due	5/15/26	Demand bill due
12/1/25	Unpaid bills liened on RE Q3	6/1/26	Unpaid bills liened on RE Q1

All past-due balances will be assessed a $30 Demand fee.

Payments may be made:

O nline
over the phone (508) 381-5455
by mail
or in person at City Hall Room 206

Questions, please call the Department of Public Works at (781) 268-8000.