Politics & Government

Plymouth Releases Information on New Trash and Recycling Programs

Starting July 1, all Plymouth residents who use the town's transfer stations or town curbside pickup must use orange Town of Plymouth SMART/PAYT bags, which will be available at local stores.

There are a number of solid waste options to purchase by July 1. Programs A, B, and C will utilize the three operating transfer stations from July 2013 through the end of December 2013 using the orange SMART/PAYT bags for all trash. 

Options and costs

OPTION

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DESCRIPTION

COST BEFORE JULY 1

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A

Your curbside trash pickup and recycling will start on January 1, 2014, and you can use any of the three Transfer Stations in Town until that time.

$80

B

From now until the end of December, use any of the three transfer stations in Town; starting in January, you will bring rubbish and recycling to Manomet Transfer Station only

$50

C

You have full flexibility year round. You can use any of the three transfer stations in Town until the end of December 2013, and then your curbside pickup program will start and you can still use the Manomet Transfer Station.

$130

D

You currently use a private hauler but want to switch to the Town’s Curbside Pickup Program in January when it starts

$55

Check your mail for the informational brochure that will be sent out next week.  In addition, if you want more details, or have questions, please call 508-830-4162 x100.  Or you can check the website at www.plymouth-ma.gov.  For questions regarding payment information, call the Treasurer Collector’s Office at 508-747-12620 x 291.

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