Recycling in Whitman
Whitman has a weekly automated curbside recycling and trash program. Recycling is mandatory.
Do not bag recyclables. Whitman collects clean paper, flattened cardboard, and clean bottles, jars and rigid containers. Make sure you are recycling the right way. Recycling carts containing nonrecyclable items, such as plastic bags, liquids, or tanglers, may not be collected.
Items listed at the bottom of the page are accepted at the
Department of Public Works, 100 Essex St.
Contact Information
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
781-447-7630
PICKUP QUESTIONS
Waste Management
800-972-4545
HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR
Board of Health
781-618-9754
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
SSRC
781-329-8318
SSRC BOARD MEMBERS
Bruce Martin
DPW Superintendent
Alexis Andrews
Health Inspector
Board of Health
Links
Trash and Recycling Service Guide
Mandatory Recycling Regulations
DPW Home Page
Whitman Hazardous Waste Disposal
For more details on what and how to recycle:
RECYCLING HOW-TO
RECYCLING A-Z
WASTE BAN REGULATIONS
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Materials to be taken to the Department of Public Works
| MATERIAL | INCLUDES | INSTRUCTIONS |
| Air Conditioners | $20 each | |
| Appliances (small) | Food processors Shavers Hairdryers Vacuum cleaners Dust Busters Computer Keyboards Mouse VCR etc. | no charge |
| Computers (CPU) | $5 each | |
| CRTs (Monitors) | $10 each | |
| Microwaves | $5 each | |
| Printers | $5 each | |
| Propane Tanks | 1 lb tank: $1 eac 20 lb tank: $5 each Over 20 lb: $20 each | |
| Refrigerators (small) | $15 each | |
| Scrap Metal | Large and small items | |
| Tires | Car and Small Truck | Up to 16″: $4 each Over 16″: $15 each |
| TVs | Up to 26″: $15 each Over 27″: $25 each |