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Learn how your Recyclables are Transformed into New Products

by Town of Bedford
March 21, 2023
2 mins read

The Town of Bedford is co-hosting a webinar titled Stories Of Our Stuff: Recycling & Secondhand Industry Across The World​ on April 11. The…

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DPW Prevails over Snow, but Wary of an Evening Encore

by Mike Rosenberg
March 14, 2023
1 min read

Bedford streets were open and most were clear of snow late Tuesday afternoon. “We are watching a slight potential that the storm…

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Compost Center closed on Wednesday, March 15

by Town of Bedford
March 13, 2023
1 min read

The Department of Public Works is preparing for another long duration winter weather event and as such the Compost Center will not…

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Compost Site Closed on Saturday, March 4

by Town of Bedford
March 2, 2023
1 min read

The Bedford Department of Public Works is preparing for incoming winter weather on Saturday, March 4. As a result, the Compost &…

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Recycling Know No’s: Spring Cleaning, the Sustainable Way

by Town of Bedford
March 1, 2023
3 mins read

After spending the winter months largely indoors, many will return to the seasonal rhythm of Spring Cleaning. It’s hard to resist the…

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Bedford Spring Recycling, Compost Center, and Yard Waste Schedule 

by Town of Bedford
February 24, 2023
1 min read

The Town of Bedford DPW has released spring recycling, compost center and yard waste pickup dates.…

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Multi-Pronged Turnpike Infrastructure Works Advancing

by Mike Rosenberg
January 31, 2023
2 mins read

Infrastructure improvements along the Middlesex Turnpike corridor continue to unfold in preparation for what officials hope will be a burgeoning biomedical sector.…

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Recycling Know No’s: Avoid the Spark

by Town of Bedford
January 30, 2023
2 mins read

Saturday, Feb. 18 is National Battery Day. While batteries provide cordless power to our everyday lives, they can also be incredibly problematic…

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Weather Conditions Impacting Trash & Recycling Collection in Bedford

by Wayne Braverman
January 23, 2023
1 min read

The Town's trash and recycling contractor, Republic Services, notified the Bedford DPW that they needed to pause collection this afternoon due to…

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Unexpected Recycling Collection Delay

by Town of Bedford
January 17, 2023
1 min read

The Town's Recycling contractor, Republic Services, is running behind schedule with recycling collection today - Tuesday, Jan. 17. Republic Services will return…

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DPW Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule

by Town of Bedford
December 22, 2022
1 min read

The DPW gives trash and recycling schedule reminders (regular pickup on schedule) as well as recycling tips and resource links.…

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Director Says DPW is Ready Whenever Snow Arrives

by Mike Rosenberg
December 15, 2022
2 mins read

Department of Public Works Director David Manugian has plans in place and said the equipment and crews are ready for the arrival…

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Mass DEP Awards Recycling Grant to Bedford

by Town of Bedford
November 22, 2022
1 min read

Bedford has been awarded $7,200 as part of the 2022 Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP), a grant program administered by the Massachusetts…

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Recycling Know No’s: Junk Mail

by Town of Bedford
November 21, 2022
1 min read

Recycling Know No's: With a little persistence, you can turn off the tap on junk mail.…

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DPW Reminder: Last week to schedule on Bulky Item Collection Prior to a Pause

by Town of Bedford
October 21, 2022
1 min read

Residents who anticipate the need to dispose of household furniture or other bulky items should schedule collection this week.…

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Recycling Know No’s ~ Mercury ~ Disposing of ‘Hazardous Hand-Me-Downs’

by Town of Bedford
July 28, 2022
2 mins read

Mercury is a naturally occurring metallic element that is present in low levels in the environment, in many common household items and…

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Trash/Composting/Recycling – What’s Bedford Thinking

by Gene Kalb
June 15, 2022
1 min read

Trash is a big issue, there is a lot of it and it’s expensive to haul it away.   Bedford has done…

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Bedford Explained Podcast – #3 Nike Missile Sites in Bedford

by Gene Kalb
June 8, 2022
1 min read

This is our 3rd Bedford Explained Podcast.  Today we will go back to the Cold War and talk about the Army's air…

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