Details

For residents eligible for municipal trash collection. Multi-unit apartment dwellings over 6 units and trailer park units are not eligible for trash pickup.

Cost is $1.50 for each 15 gallon bag, weighing up to 15 pounds and $3 for each 35 gallon bag, weighing up to 40 pounds. Recycling collection does not require a bag. The more you recycle, the more you save! Only the town issued blue colored bags will be picked up.

All trash bags must be tied and containers covered to prevent litter. Non-conforming trash bags such as non-conforming color bag, over weight limits, yard waste, demolition or hazardous materials will be left at curbside and will be the responsibility of residents. Illegal disposal or burning of trash will result in a fine as per Merrimac's bylaw.

Trash should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on the morning of collection, and not before 6 p.m. on the evening prior to collection.

Holiday Delays

Trash and Recycling will be delayed on weeks in which a major holiday fall on Monday through Wednesday, major holidays observed by G. Mello Disposal Corporation are:

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Christmas Day

Weather Delays

In the event of inclement weather, collection may be delayed a day. You can check Channel 18 for delay information.

Trash Collection

View the 2017-2018 Trash and Recycle Collection Schedule (PDF)

Trash Collection Schedule

Trash Collection occurs weekly on Wednesday.

Trash Bag Vendors

• Town Line Convenience Store
  984 Amesbury Road
  Haverhill, MA 01830
  Phone: 978-372-4090
• Richdale
  2 Merrimac Square
  Merrimac, MA 01860
  Phone: 978-346-9780
• Towne Market
  14 Merrimac Square
  Merrimac, MA 01860
  Phone: 978-346-9458
• Merrimac Liquors
  123 E Main Street
  Merrimac, MA 01860
  Phone: 978-384-8365
• Stop and Shop
  100 Macy Street
  Amesbury, MA 01913
  Phone: 978-388-7588

Program Contacts

For problems with pick up, please call G. MELLO at 978-352-8581. For issues with bag quality, please call Wastezero at 1-800-866-3954. In addition contact the Selectmen's Office at 978-346-8862.