Temporary parking restrictions in effect February 12 and 13 on Howard St and Rockdale Ave. Read more: https://lowellma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1004
2026 Household Hazardous Waste Days are April 4, 2026, and November 7, 2026, from 9:00AM - 12:00PM, at DPW, 1365 Middlesex St
For more information, visit: https://lowellma.gov/195/Solid-Waste-Recycling
Recycling Compactor Hours:
- Tuesdays, 12:00PM - 7:00PM
- Wednesdays, 8:00AM - 3:00PM
- Thursdays, 8:00AM - 3:00PM
The Recycling Compactor is located at DPW, 1365 Middlesex St.
The compactor is kept locked. When you arrive, please call (978) 674-4309 to have it unlocked.
2026 Yard Waste Collection Schedule
March 16, 2026 - May 22, 2026: Weekly Collection
May 25, 2026 - October 9, 2026: Biweekly Collection
October 12, 2026 - December 18, 2026: Weekly Collection
Stickers for barrels available at:
- DPW, 1365 Middlesex Street
- Lowell City Hall, 375 Merrimack Street
- Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway
Please visit https://lowellma.gov/195/Solid-Waste-Recycling to sign up online for real time schedule/holiday updates.
The full calendar, including holiday schedule, specific to your address is available at https://lowellma.gov/195/Solid-Waste-Recycling
Additionally, you can download the FREE smartphone app Lowell Recycle to receive updates and alerts.
Click here to report a missed pickup of trash, recycling, and/or yard waste
Click here to report a broken trash/recycle cart
For updates on trash, recycling, or yard waste collection please visit: https://lowellma.gov/195/Solid-Waste-Recycling