Town of Braintree - Waste and Recycle

Braintree Town Hall -1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive -Braintree , MA 02184 -Telephone 781.794.8000

Ivory Street Recycling Center
For more information, call 781-794-8237
In addition to HHWD, Clean Harbors will accept hazardous waste at the
Hill Street Facility, (off Quincy Avenue) Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. to noon.
There is a fee for all material. All hazardous waste, TV's and CRT's will
be accepted (no tires, batteries, appliances or propane tanks). Call CleanHarbors at 877-333-4244 for pricing and directions.

Recycling Commitee

Mary Rochon, Clerk
James A. Santagate
Alan Weinberg
Joseph E. Barry
Jeffrey J. Kunz, Chariman
David A. Randall
William T. Willoughby
Arthur J. Howard
Gregory P. Cook, Vice Chairman

Recycle Brochure

Updated Trash Fee pending

Leaves, logs, brush, and other yard waste can be disposed behind the
Plain Street Cemetery until Jan. 31, 2006 when the site closes for the season.

The Site will reopen April 6th

Please ! No plastic bags at the Plain St. Location

Plain St - Hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday
7:30: AM – 12:00 & 1:00PM - 3:00 PM. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and HOLIDAYS

Additional Information is available by contacting:

Residents must obtain a residential sticker from the receptionist at the DPW Building, 90 Pond St., Monday, through Friday,9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

* Landscapers must obtain permits from the Highway Dept, 245 Union St., Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Call the Highway Division at
781-794-8950.

DPW trash fee receptionist 781-794-8200 or emai to Trash Booth

Quick Answer Section:

Where and When can I get a Recycle Bin ?
Residents may pickup Recycling Bins as follows:

Highway Dept., 245 Union St., Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Recycling Center, Ivory St. Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where can I dispose of my Cell Phone ?

Collections at Town Hall, Ivory Street Drop-Off Center, Council on Aging, and Most house of worship. Donate any brand to benefit shelters and law enforcement agencies directly involved in protecting and rebuilding the lives of people dealing with domestic violence.

Where can I dispose of my Ni-Cad batteries
Collect at Drop-Off Center (Ivory Street – Across from “T)

Where can I dispose of my Thermostats
Collect at Drop-Off Center (Ivory Street – Across from “T)

Where can I dispose of my Dimmer Switches
Collect at Drop-Off Center (Ivory Street – Across from “T)

Where can I dispose of my Florescent Tubes
Collect at Drop-Off Center (Ivory Street – Across from “T)

Where can I dispose of my Turpentine | Strippers | Paint Thinner |
Varnishes | Stain | Oil Paint |

Latex Paint - Not hazardous material – Remove lid and air dry or add kitty litter or sawdust to speed drying. Dispose in your regular trash pick-up once dried out.

Where can I dispose of my Creosote?
Collected at Household Hazardous Waste Day May 2006

Where can I dispose of my Preservatives?
Collected at Household Hazardous Waste Day May 2006

Where can I dispose of my Bleaches?
Collected at Household Hazardous Waste Day May 2006

Where can I dispose of my Yard Waste?
Use paper bags and open containers for disposal only, no plastic. Watch for collection announcements in the newspaper and on community television.

Glass Bottles & Jars?
Curbside Recycling – Same day as Trash Collection

Aluminum?
Curbside Recycling – Same day as Trash Collection

Tin/Steel Cans & Lids?
Curbside Recycling – Same day as Trash Collection

Pans?
Curbside Recycling – Same day as Trash Collection

Plate Curbside Recycling ?
Same day as Trash Collection s

Trays
Curbside Recycling – Same day as Trash Collection

Beverage Cans
Curbside Recycling – Same day as Trash Collection

Milk Containers
Curbside Recycling – Same day as Trash Collection

Water Containers
Curbside Recycling – Same day as Trash Collection

Plastic Grocery Bags
Curbside Recycling – Same day as Trash Collection

Plastic (labeled as 1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
Curbside Recycling – Same day as Trash Collection

Paper
Curbside Recycling – Same day as Trash Collection Bundle or place in paper bag next to bin