FAQs • Westford, MA • CivicEngage

Why is it important to reduce, reuse, and recycle in Westford?: It saves money. Westford pays about $70 per ton of trash that is taken to the incinerator, over and above the trash collection contract fee. Recycling tonnage is unlimited; it does not incur an extra charge.

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1. Where can I find information on recycling in Westford?: For all things regarding recycling visit westfordma.gov/recycling and view the
Recycling Guide (PDF).

2. What if I have a general recycling question?: Please contact the Westford Recycling Commission.

3. What kind of recycling container can I use?: There are several options for recycling containers described on the Recycling Bins and Toters page.

4. Can I put my recyclables in plastic bags for collection?: No. Plastic bags will jam the recycling sorting machines.

5. What can I recycle?: All paper, cardboard, cans, bottles, and plastic with a recycling symbol (not Styrofoam). No need to sort. The Westford Recycling Guide is updated annually and mailed to every resident by June 30. It includes basic recycling information, the Curbside Collection Calendar with exceptions for holidays, Special Collection Events, What to Recycle, and contacts. Also check recyclesmartma.org. View the Westford
Recycling Guide (PDF).

6. What about other stuff for reuse or recycling that is not picked up in recycling containers?: A comprehensive list for recycling and reusable items for everything is listed on the How to Recycle Most Everything (PDF)

7. What if I want to compost?: Great news, composting reduces trash tonnage. For more information refer to the Home Composting with an Earth Machine (PDF).

8. Why is it important to reduce, reuse, and recycle in Westford?: It saves money. Westford pays about $70 per ton of trash that is taken to the incinerator, over and above the trash collection contract fee. Recycling tonnage is unlimited; it does not incur an extra charge.