The City of Watertown’s emergency drop-off site for trash and recycling will also now accept yard waste.
The trash strike that started July 1 continues, and the City has set up a drop-off site at the former Sterritt Lumber site, 148 Waltham St., for residents to use. The temporary facility is open Monday-Friday, from 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for Watertown residents.
The City’s Trash Strike updates said: “Please limit your drop-off to 3 bags of household trash, the equivalent amount of recycling that would fit in your bins, and a maximum of three bags of yard waste. Please prepare to show a license or utility bill to confirm Watertown residency.”
The announcement also said: “For yard waste drop-off, please empty the contents of your bag(s) or barrel(s) into the designated dumpster, then dispose of the bag(s) separately.”
Republic Services will continue to collect trash, recycling, and yard waste with replacement crews for the striking Teamsters Local 25 crews.
Watertown residents can also participate in the curbside composting, which is not subject to the strike. The free program is run by Black Earth Compost, which can provide information about how to take part.
The Watertown Recycling Center, which is run by Republic, remains closed due to the strike.
For updates from the City on trash, recycling and more, click here.