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2025 Trash & Recycling Calendar

To reduce trash tonnage in the City of Salem by increasing recycling, diverting reusable items, and motivating city stakeholders through education and information.

Don’t snooze on recycling that old mattress!

Per new state regulations, mattresses and box springs can no longer be disposed of as trash and instead must be recycled.

Curbside Recycling Rules

From book swaps to repair cafes to textile drives, we're creating spaces that empower our community members to live waste-free lives.

Providing community members with the resources to understand how to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

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Upcoming Events

December 13 @ 8:00 am

E-Waste Recycling Event

January 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am

Styrofoam Collection Event

Click Here for More Information About Each Event

Recycling & Trash

FOR RECYCLING QUESTIONS contact the Waste Reduction Coordinator at
978-619-5672

Please call Waste Management at
800-972-4545 to:

Report if trash/recycling is not picked up
Schedule bulk Item pick up ($20/item)
Schedule a white goods pick up ($20/item)
Schedule a broken bin to be repaired (free)

Click here to schedule a curbside clothing and textile pick up with HELPSY

A-Z Recycling Guide

Can I recycle it?

Not sure how to properly dispose of something? Check out our list to find places in Salem where you can recycle, donate, reuse, repair etc.

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