Q. Can I put my address on my cart?
A. Each cart will be registered to a specific
     address and marked with an identifying serial
     number. Residents may mark the carts with
     their address, but markings must not cover the
     Town seal or the serial number.

Q. Who owns the trash cart?
A. All carts remain the property of the Town of
     Billerica and must remain with the property
     when residents move. 

Q. What items can I put in the trash cart?
A. Only regular household refuse should be placed in the trash cart. 

Q. What items are forbidden from going into the trash cart?
A. Due to Department of Environmental Protection Waste Ban regulations,
     recyclable material, construction debris, yard waste, hazardous materials,
     white goods, tires, TVs, propane tanks, or similar items are NOT allowed in
     the cart. 

Q. What if I can't fit all my trash in my cart?
A. You may either purchase Official Billerica Overflow Bags or pay for an
    Additional Trash Cart. 

Q. What happens if I decide I don't need the additional cart?
A. If the cart is returned before December 31 and is in good condition, 50% of
     the annual fee will be refunded. For example, if the cart is returned in the first
     year, before December 31, then $82.50 will be refunded.

Q. How do I get a blue bin for recycling?
A. You can buy one for $5 at the Treasurer's office at the Town Hall. Free
     stickers are available at the Treasurer's office and at the DPW Administration
     office to place on other containers, such as old trash barrels. 

Q. What if I have problems or more questions?
A. Please call the Billerica DPW Operations Supervisor at 978-436-9178.