Planet and Plastics Theme of Earth Day 2024 by Dorothy Bergin April 19, 2024 1 min read Now in its 54th year, the annual observance of Earth Day takes place on Monday, April 22. Read More
Holiday Trash Delay on Patriots’ Day by Town of Bedford April 12, 2024 1 min read Curbside Trash and Recycling in Bedford will be collected on a one-day holiday delay next week due to the observance of Patriots' Read More
Recycling Know No’s: Household Electronics by Town of Bedford March 26, 2024 2 mins read Battery fires have become common place at recycling and waste facilities. Learn how to properly and safely dispose of batteries and electronics Read More
Lane Students’ Lunchtime Separations Cut Waste by 80 Percent by Mike Rosenberg March 20, 2024 3 mins read Students at Lane School have begun separating liquids, recyclables, unopened food products, trash, and food for composting. Read More
Spring Special Event at the Bedford Compost & Recycling Center by Town of Bedford February 28, 2024 2 mins read The Bedford Department of Public Works will once again host its semi-annual collection of hard to recycle materials. Read More
Recycling Know No’s: Game Day by Town of Bedford February 5, 2024 2 mins read What do pizza, chicken wings, and Taylor Swift all have in common? If you guessed Super Bowl party, you’ve got it! Get Read More
Trash and Recycling Delays Due to Weather on Tuesday by Town of Bedford January 16, 2024 1 min read Due to deteriorating weather conditions, the Town's Trash and Recycling Contactor was unable to complete some collection routes on Tuesday. Read More
Holiday Trash Delay on Martin Luther King Day by Town of Bedford January 12, 2024 1 min read Curbside Trash and Recycling in Bedford will be collected on a one-day holiday delay next week due to the observance of Martin Read More
Recycling Know No’s: Styrofoam by Town of Bedford January 2, 2024 2 mins read This month's Recycling Know No's focuses on Styrofoam. Do you know what to do with packaging material, coffee cups, and meat and Read More
Holiday Trash Delay – Collection to occur on Tuesday, December 26 by The Bedford Citizen December 22, 2023 1 min read Curbside Trash and Recycling Collection is on a one-day holiday delay. Pickup will occur on Tuesday, Dec 26. Read More
High Winds, Rain Causing Trash Collection Delays by Town of Bedford December 18, 2023 1 min read High wind and rain are causing significant challenges for today's curbside trash and recycling routes. There may be service delays. Read More
Holiday Trash & Recycling Reminders from the DPW by Town of Bedford December 4, 2023 1 min read The holidays can be an especially busy time of year - and that often means full trash and recycling carts. Read on Read More
Last Call for Curbside Yard Waste & Compost Site Holiday Hours by Town of Bedford November 21, 2023 1 min read Trash, recycling and the final curbside yard waste collection will occur on Monday, Nov. 27. The Compost and Recycling Center will have Read More
Recycling Know No’s: Your Impact – It Makes a Difference! by Town of Bedford November 15, 2023 1 min read Today (Nov 15) is America Recycles Day! Liz Antanavica gives us a behind the scenes look at Bedford's collective recycling impact in Read More
Fishing Line Around Fawn Lake Poses a Danger to Local Wildlife by Jenny Stewart October 27, 2023 4 mins read A Bedford resident hopes to inform the public that the fishing lines left around Fawn Lake are a danger to the area's Read More
Recycling Know-No’s – Textiles and Clothing – What Goes Where? by Gene Kalb October 19, 2023 1 min read Back with another reminder and info on textile recycling in town! What should you do with anything made of fabric you would Read More
Final Special Recycling Event is this Saturday by Town of Bedford October 18, 2023 1 min read The final Town of Bedford special recycling event of the year is scheduled for 9 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. Read More
Recycling Know No’s: Are you a Smart Recycler? by Town of Bedford October 11, 2023 1 min read October's Recycling Know No's column looks back at the basics of what can and can't be recycled in town. Read More
NEW! Bulky Rigid Plastics Recycling Drop-off by Town of Bedford August 28, 2023 1 min read Based on the popularity of the prior special collection events, Bedford Public Works is pleased to announce that oversized plastic items, known Read More
Go the Extra Mile: Recycle Your Textiles by Bridget Sheahan August 9, 2023 3 mins read Textile recycling bins are available throughout town. From Plant Aid boxes placed the schools, 60 tons of textiles have been collected since Read More
Recycling Know No’s: The Bag of Bags by Town of Bedford August 1, 2023 2 mins read The August edition of Recycling Know No's takes a look at plastic bags. Do you know what to do with all that Read More
Annual Notice of Bulky Item Fees in Bedford by Town of Bedford June 23, 2023 1 min read Here is a notice of the Public Works Trash & Recycling Fees and Scheduling Method Changes, effective July 1 from the Town Read More
DPW Trash Delay Next Week for Juneteenth by Town of Bedford June 14, 2023 1 min read In observance of Juneteenth, curbside trash and recycling will be collected on a one-day delay with service to occur on Tuesday June Read More
Annual Trash and Recycling Guide Mailed to Bedford Homes by Jenny Stewart June 12, 2023 1 min read The "Annual Trash and Recycling Guide" hit mailboxes last week full of information on household waste disposal. Please note curbside pickup will Read More
Recycling Know No’s: Infinitely Recyclable Aluminum by Town of Bedford June 9, 2023 1 min read June Recycling Know Nos looks at aluminum cans, the superstar of the recycling cart. Read More