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Important Trash Lien Information

The City of Springfield has processed liens against properties with unpaid Fiscal Year 2008 trash fee bills.  This amount, as well as accumulated interest, will appear on the Fiscal Year 2010 1st and 2nd quarter Property Tax bills.  Learn more


'Single Stream' Pilot Program Announced

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield DPW have announced a pilot program scheduled to begin on Sept. 20th in a small section of the City of Springfield. This program is aimed at increasing the rate of recycling by providing residents with the convenience of single-stream recycling. Learn more about the Single Stream Pilot Program.


Recycling Containers

At this time, the City is no longer distributing blue recycling bins. If you need additional space for recycling, leave your recyclables in other household containers, such as milk crates or baskets. Please be aware that recycling is mandatory in the City of Springfield.


Municipal Trash Service Update

Please be advised that the City trash fee remains in effect until further notice. To continue your municipal trash pickup service, please pay all charges as billed.

The City of Springfield is currently considering new ideas for a waste reduction action plan. No matter what solid waste collection and disposal system the City decides to implement, it is imperative that we follow the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Conserving scarce natural resources through recycling not only promotes a healthy environment, but reduction in the consumption and demand for energy resources keeps energy prices more affordable. As we continue to research plans that would be fair for all residents, financially beneificial to the city and environmentally conscious, the $90 per barrel trash fee will remain in effect. Residents must pay the charge to continue receving trash removal services.

For more information about Mayor Sarno’s position on the trash fee, please click here.

To learn more about recycling, visit these web sites:
Springfield Materials Recycling Facility
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection



Trash Fee:

Trash Fee Forms

Trash Lien Dispute form

Trash Fee Change/Dispute form - use this new "all-in-one" form to do any or all of the following:

  • apply for a new 25% discount
  • dispute a bill 
  • return additional bins you no longer need
  • replace missing / stolen / destroyed bin(s)
  • end the city's trash service
  • start the city's trash service



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