Springfield Department of Public Works

Yard Waste Collection Begins!

The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works will begin its curbside yard waste collection program starting this April 2nd. Yard waste will be collected every other week on your recycling day.
 
Please make sure to put your leaves in brown paper leaf bags, available at hardware stores and supermarkets. (No plastic bags will be collected). You may also put your leaves in barrels no greater than 30 gallons and weighing no more than 40lbs when filled.
 
Branches should be 3” in diameter or less and tied together in manageable bundles.
 
For any questions regarding collection please call the City of Springfield’s 311 Call Center by dialing 3-1-1 from a landline from within the City or (413) 736-3111 from a cell phone or from outside the City of Springfield.

“Please have your items at the curb by 6:30 am on your Recycling Day for collection.”

• "Sack The Bag"
• "Where Do I dispose of"

DPW Pothole Hotline 736-3111

WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RECYCLING REMINDER

Thank you for your recycling efforts over the past year.  Following are some guidelines for recycling during the holiday and winter months:

Please DO include the following items in your paper recycling mix:

• corrugated cardboard boxes
• paperboard gift boxes
• greeting cards (except those with foil, metallic inks, or glitter)
• gift wrap, gift bags, tissue wrap (except those with foil, metallic inks, or glitter)
• paper shopping bags (any type of handle is okay)
• catalogs and calendars

Please DO NOT include the following items in your recycling mix:

• ribbons, bows, and tinsel
• packing peanuts and Styrofoam (re-usable, contact your local pack and ship store)
• holiday lights
• plastic bags