BOXFORD – The Town of Boxford’s Automated Trash and Recycling Program is now open. Residents who wish to continue participating in the program for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, must submit their annual $175 payment by Thursday, June 12, 2025.
The program, which began in FY25 following a Town Meeting vote to transition from sticker-based collection to a more efficient annual user fee system, continues to be administered in partnership with G. Mello Disposal Corp. The automated service has improved collection efficiency and convenience for residents while maintaining a critical funding stream for the Town’s waste management operations.
“This system has helped streamline trash and recycling collection while reducing the administrative burden for residents and the Town alike,” said Town Administrator Matt Coogan. “We’re grateful for the community’s continued participation and support in maintaining a clean and efficient waste collection service.”
The annual fee can be paid online through the Town’s secure payment portal. Residents who have ordered additional trash containers must pay an additional $175 per container as part of their renewal. All payments for the primary and additional containers must be completed through the same portal by the June 12 deadline.
For those wishing to add new trash or recycling containers for the first time, please contact the Boxford Health Department at 978-887-2875, visit the Health Department window at Town Hall, or email Assistant Town Administrator Brendan Sweeney at BSweeney@BoxfordMA.gov.
Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director Brendan Sweeney emphasized the long-term vision of the transition: “Our residents have adapted incredibly well to the automated system. It reflects Boxford’s commitment to modernization and sustainability while ensuring essential services remain accessible and reliable.”
For more information on the automated trash and recycling program and the FY26 renewal process, please visit the Town’s website (https://www.boxfordma.gov/357/Trash-Recycling-Information) or contact the Town Administrator’s Office.
