How Can I Dispose of Storm Debris?

How can I dispose of storm debris?

There are currently two ways to dispose of debris from the Oct. 29 storm. The town has a regular policy that allows residents to dispose of twigs and small branches in bundles in regular trash pickup. In addition, the town is currently allowing residents to drop off larger branches and tree limbs at the two locations in town due to the Oct. 29 snowstorm. 

Town officials say that the town is cleaning up all town-owned land and debris from all town-owned trees, but said they would not be cleaning up private properties. The town cleanup does include sidewalks and roadways. The town hopes to finish cleanup by Thanksgiving. 

This is the policy in regards to twigs and small branches:

BUNDLED BRANCHES: Twigs/branches are allowed in the weekly trash pickup, (subject to limitation of 3-4 bundles) and must be bundled with tape or rope as follows:

• 1” to 6” in diameter
• up to 4’ in length
• 50# or less
• No foliage

Here is the temporary policy in regards to larger branches and tree limbs (Deadline Nov. 13):

A drop-off location for residential storm related woody debris (branches, logs) has been set up at the following locations and times listed below. Residents can drop-off loose branches and logs; 

• Pomps Pond lot, off of Abbot Street
• Bald Hill Compost Site, on High Plain Rd. 

Beginning Thursday Nov. 3 with final day for drop off of Sunday November 13. Monday – Thursday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Friday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.  

Bushes, grass, stumps, leaves and other unrelated yard waste will not be accepted. 

Any further questions, please call Plant & Facilities at 978-623-8280, or Department of Public Works at 978-623-8350, option 0,