Tag: trash

  • First Ever “Keep Framingham Beautiful Week” Oct. 16-24, 2021

    First Ever “Keep Framingham Beautiful Week” Oct. 16-24, 2021

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — A group of local citizens who organize themselves online as a Facebook group called “Keep Framingham Beautiful” is launching the first ever “Keep Framingham Beautiful Week”, Saturday October 16th through Sunday October 24th, 2021.

    According to a notice on their website, they “will mostly be encouraging folks to do small clean ups on their own or in self organized groups” on weekdays, and will be performing (3) larger scale group cleanups during the weekends.

    Weekend Cleanups:

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  • Framingham Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday, May 1st, 2021

    Framingham Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday, May 1st, 2021

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works (DPW) will host a Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, May 1st 2021, at the DPW Operations Center, 100 Western Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

    This event is open to all Framingham residents, and proof of residency and face coverings will be required to attend this event.

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  • Christmas Tree Curbside Collection (Jan. 14th – 18th, 2013)

    Christmas Tree Curbside Collection (Jan. 14th – 18th, 2013)

    Framingham DPW to pick up Christmas Trees weeks of January 23rd-27th, 2012.
    Framingham DPW to pick up Christmas Trees week of January 14th-18th, 2013.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA– The Christmas tree in your home is most likely very dried out — and should be seen as a fire hazard.

    The Town of Framingham Department of Public Works will be  collecting Christmas Trees during the week of  January 14th through the 18th, 2013.

    During that week, you should put your tree on the curb on your normal trash collection day.

    If you plan to leave the tree up for the next week or so, make sure there is plenty of water in the base.  Check the water daily.

    On the other hand, if you’ve already started cleaning up, and moved the Christmas tree outdoors, you should make sure it is far away from any [cigarette] smoking areas or other possible sources of (more…)

  • 2012 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

    2012 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

    Framingham Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, August 11, 2012
    Framingham Hazardous Waste Collection Day.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham, Department of Public Works, solid Waste Division is holding its popular Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the parking lot of the McCarthy Elementary School, 8 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA.

    There is no cost to dispose of hazardous waste materials.

    Event is open to Framingham Residents Only – drivers license with Framingham address must be shown as proof of (more…)

  • Free Electronics Recycle Event for Framingham Residents

    Free Electronics Recycle Event for Framingham Residents

    Town of Framingham - Recycle Event, July 11th, 2012
    FREE Electronics Recycle Event for Framingham residents, July 11th, 2012.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, from 12:00 Noon until 8:00pm, the Town of Framingham Recycling Center is holding a *Free! Electronics Recycle Event.

    Framingham residents can drop off “anything with a power cord or a power button“, (tv sets, computers, kitchen appliances, home entertainment equipment, computers, monitors, vacuum cleaners — if it has a power cord or power button, they’ll take it!)

    Residents do not have to have a recycle center sticker for this event, but will be asked to produce a drivers license showing they are a Framingham resident.

    *As this is being promoted as a “free” event, the Recycling Center will waive the normal $10 permit fee for residents who (more…)

  • Christmas Tree Curbside Collection (Jan. 23rd – 27th, 2012)

    Christmas Tree Curbside Collection (Jan. 23rd – 27th, 2012)

    Framingham DPW to pick up Christmas Trees weeks of January 23rd-27th, 2012.
    Framingham DPW to pickup Christmas Trees weeks of January 23rd-27th, 2012.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA– It’s been nearly a month since Christmas, and if you still have a Christmas tree in your home, it’s most likely very dried out — and could be a fire hazard at this point in time.

    Dried out trees should be removed from your home or business and placed outdoors, away from any [cigarette] smoking areas or other possible sources of ignition until the tree can be properly disposed of.

    The Town of Framingham Department of Public Works will be  collecting Christmas Trees during the week of  January 23rd through 27th, 2012. You should put your tree on the curb on your normal trash collection day.

    The DPW will only pickup trees if all decorations, strands of lights, tinsel/garland, etc, have been removed — and the tree can not be in a plastic bag, (or it will not be picked up).

    For additional information about Christmas Tree Curbside Collection contact the Framingham Department of  Public Works, Solid Waste Division at:  (508) 532-6001.

  • Free Electronics Recycle Event for Framingham Residents

    Free Electronics Recycle Event for Framingham Residents

    Framingham, MA - Electronics Recycle Event - Wednesday, August 31st, 2010 - Noon to 8:00pm
    Framingham, MA – Electronics Recycle Event – Wednesday, August 31st, 2010 – Noon to 8:00pm

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Wednesday, August 31, 2011, from 12:00 Noon until 8:00pm, the Town of Framingham Recycling Center is holding a *Free! Electronics Recycle Event.

    Framingham residents can drop off “anything with a power cord or a power button“, (tv sets, computers, kitchen appliances, home entertainment equipment, computers, monitors, vacuum cleaners — if it has a power cord or power button, they’ll take it).

    Residents do not have to have a recycle center sticker for this event, but will be asked to produce a drivers license showing they are a Framingham resident.

    *As this is being promoted as a “free” event, the Recycling Center will waive the normal $10 permit fee for residents who donate (1) non-perishable food item for each electronic item dropped-off.

    The food items will be donated to Framingham-based food pantries.

    Electronics will be recycled by E. L. Harvey & Sons, Inc.

    The Framingham Recycling Center is located 255 Mt. Wayte Ave.,  (the building which was formerly the town incinerator is located between Franklin St. and Fountain St., across from the Juvenile Court, near Farm Pond).

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  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

    Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham will be holding its spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9:00AM to 1:00PM in the parking lot of the McCarthy Elementary School, 8 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA.

     

    Please bring:

    • pesticides / herbicides
    • bug sprays
    • rodent poisons
    • cleaning solvents
    • caustic cleaners / degreaser
    • concentrated fertilizers
    • photo chemicals
    • pool & spa chemicals

     

    • aerosol cans containing paint
    • oil based or enamel paint
    • lead based paint
    • urethanes
    • paint thinner
    • diesel oil
    • old gasoline / kerosene
    • Mercury-containing devices

     

    Do NOT Bring:

    • Radioactive waste including radioactive type smoke detectors (batteries can be removed, and the smoke detector can be thrown out in the regular trash)
    • explosives / gunpowder / flares / ammunition
    • PCB oils / bulk chemicals / oil
    • asbestos
    • medical / biological waste including sharps
    • Items that are collected regularly as part of the normal weekly operations of the Town of Framingham Recycling Drop-off Center are NOT collected as part of the Household Hazardous Waste Event.
    • NO LATEX PAINT – Latex paint can be safely disposed of at curbside by following these steps. Remove the lid from each can. Dry up any liquid paint by stirring in an absorbent material. Allow to dry. Place open can next to trash at curbside on your regular trash day.

    Open to Framingham residents only.

    Proof of residency and photo ID will be required.

    No commercial waste.

    Reduce long waits — combine your waste with your neighbors and car-pool!

    For more information contact the Framingham Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division at: (508) 532-6001 or the Recycling Coordinator by email at: recycling@FraminghamMA.gov

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  • Free Electronics Recycle Event

    Free Electronics Recycle Event

    Framingham, MA - Electronics Recycle Event - June 16, 2010 - Noon to 8:00pm
    Framingham, MA – Electronics Recycle Event – June 16, 2010 – Noon to 8:00pm

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Wednesday June 16, 2010, from 12:00 Noon until 8:00pm, the Town of Framingham Recycle Center is holding a Free! Electronics Recycle Event.

    Framingham residents can drop off “anything with a cord“, (tv sets, computers, kitchen appliances, home entertainment equipment, computers, monitors, vacuum cleaners — if it has a cord, they’ll take it).

    Residents do not have to have a recycle center sticker for this event, but will be asked to produce a license showing they are a Framingham resident.

    In lieu of payment, the Recycle Center is asking that residents donate (1) non-perishable food item for each electronic item dropped-off.  The food items will be donated to local food pantries.

    The Framingham Recycle Center is located 255 Mt. Wayte Ave.,  (between Franklin St. and Fountain St., accross from Farm Pond).

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