Reading Releases Trash, Recycling Cart Update

Information via Town of Reading Facebook page

READING, MA — In April the Town of Reading delivered a total of 16,296 new trash and recycling carts to all residents who currently receive trash and recycling collection by the Town. Everyone is encouraged to begin using their new trash and recycling carts immediately. This is in anticipation of a new trash and recycling collection contract that will go into effect next year in July 2026.

For your old trash and recycling containers, if you aren’t able to repurpose them, there are multiple upcoming opportunities to get rid of them.

Cart Recycling Drop-Off Event (9AM - 1PM)May 17 - At DPW Garage, 75 Newcrossing Road (Bring your old carts & bins to recycle!)

Existing Cart Pick Up

Republic Services will have a special curbside collection to dispose of your existing trash & recycling carts free of charge.

• July 12 - Monday trash routeJuly 19 - Tuesday trash route
• July 26 - Wednesday trash route
• August 2 - Thursday trash route
• August 9 - Friday trash route

If there are any questions regarding your carts or to report a broken cart, please submit a SeeClickFix request or call DPW: 781-439-6930. More information about the carts and rollout can be seen here: https://readingma.gov/cartrollout