Canton offers residents disposal options for their bulk waste, yard waste and hazardous items. Using some of the disposal services offered by the Town of Canton can save space in your dumpster. Yard waste and other types of debris can not be mixed in our dumpster rentals. Utilizing some of disposal options offered by the Town of Canton may help you save time, money and space in your dumpster. For example, Canton Residents can dispose of up to two TV/CRT per year with no additional fee.
Yard Waste Recycling Facility
The Yard Waste Recycling Facility is located at 99 Pine Street. On April 1, 2020 will begin the regular season schedule Monday through Saturday 7:30 am to 4:00pm.The winter hours are Wednesday through Saturday7:30 AM to 4:00PM. Yard waste stickers may be purchased at the Yard Waste Recycling Center on Pine Street or at the Public Works Department Administration Office, which is located at 801 Washington Street on the lower level of the building. The fee for a Yard Waste sticker is $10.
Household Bulk Waste Requirements
Bulk items will be collected curbside. Please call 800-222-5158 for arrangements 72 hours in advance.
CRT’s can be picked up the last Friday of each month for a fee of $25.00. Call 800-222-5158 to make arrangements for pick-up.
You can dispose of your household bulk waste in the dumpsters located at 99 Pine Street. You can also bring your old CRTS’s to the Yard Waste Recycling Facility. Each resident is allowed (2) CRT’s per year.
Yard Waste
Yard waste includes:
| Dead flowers or plants, Hedge clippings, Tree trimmings or pruning’s 4 inches in diameter or less | Grass,Leaves,Wood chips |
Unaccepted Items
None of the following diseased or infected plants or any of the following will be accepted:
| Bamboo, Oak, Roots | Invasive plants, Poison ivy, Stumps |
Hazardous Waste
Location & Date
Hazardous Waste Day is held at the Department of Public Works Garage, which is located at:
150 Bolivar Street
Canton, MA 02021
Hazardous Waste Day will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020.
Accepted Items
The Canton Recycling Division will be collecting hazardous waste from Canton Residents, including the following:
- Antifreeze
- Gasoline
- Mercury thermometers and thermostats
- Motor vehicle oil
- Motor vehicles batteries
- Oil paint
- Pesticides
- Pool chemicals
- Sealants
- Solvents
- Tires
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Antifreeze | $ 3 per gallon |
| Fluorescent light bulbs | $ 1 |
| Mercury Thermometer | $ 3 |
| Mercury Thermostat | $ 3 |
| Motor Oil | $ 3 per gallon |
| Motor Vehicle batteries | $ 6 |
| Oil Paint | $ 3 per gallon |
| Passenger tires (off rim) | $ 6 |
| Passenger tires (on rim) | $ 7 |
| Pesticides | $ 3 per gallon |
| Pool Chemical | $ 3 per gallon |
| Sealants | $ 3 per gallon |
| Solvents | $ 3 per gallon |