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City of New Bedford Official Website - Department of Public Facilities Solid Waste Collection

Solid Waste Collection

Residential Solid Waste Collection

Solid waste is collected weekly from residents by ABC Disposal. Residents should place trash barrels curbside prior to 7:00 a.m. on the designated collection day but no earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to collection. Questions regarding collection schedules may be directed to ABC Disposal at (508) 999-2619. Full trash containers cannot weigh more than 60 pounds.

Holiday Collection Schedules are advertised in The Standard Times or call ABC Disposal at (508) 999-2619.

To find out your solid waste collection day, click here.

See Rules and Regulations for more detailed information.

Solid Waste Collection from Commercial Establishments

Solid waste is collected from Commercial Establishments curbside. Trash barrels from commercial establishments in the downtown should be placed curbside between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to be collected by the Solid Waste Division Monday through Friday.  Commercial establishments outside the Downtown should place Solid Waste curbside prior to 7:00 a.m. on the designated collection day but no earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to collection. Solid waste containing cardboard will not be collected, where cardboard recycling is available.

See Rules and Regulations for more detailed information.


Department of Public Facilities
294 Liberty Street - New Bedford, MA 02740 - Tel: 508-979-1520 - Fax: 508-979-1521
Administrative Offices of Parks, Recreation & Beaches
181 Hillman St - Building 3 - New Bedford, MA 02740 - Tel: 508-961-3015 - Fax: 508-991-6189