Mattress Recycling Fees to Rise July 1 to $55

06/18/2026

Town of Arlington Expands Free Public Water Refill Network

Adds two new Arlington on Tap hydration stations at Parallel Playground and Arlington High School's Peirce Field, bringing the total number of free public water refill stations in Arlington to seven.

05/15/2026

Bi-weekly Yard Waste Collection Begins the Week of April 12

The every-other week collection of yard waste goes until the fall, when weekly yard waste will commence until the end of the season (last 6 weeks).

04/17/2026 3:12 PM

Reusables Rollout at Arlington Public Scools

Sustainability in action!

01/28/2026

Paper Cups Now Recyclable

01/13/2026

Rolling Out: New Trash and Recycling Carts Are On The Way

June 9–July 6, carts will be delivered, starting with Tuesday’s route. Do not use new carts curbside until July 1st.

06/09/2025 9:37 AM

New Business Program begins July 1

Carts will be required for all commercial customers

06/06/2025

Arlington Celebrates National Public Works Week: People, Purpose, Presence

Select Board recognizes May 18-24 as Public Works Week. Invites community to Open House, Ribbon Cutting at 51 Grove Street on May 22nd.

05/20/2025 12:16 PM

July 1 Town Moves to Automated Curbside Collection with Waste Management

Residents to receive new trash and recycling carts in June. Carts are necessary for automated curbside collection.

05/07/2025 3:53 PM

April 26 EcoFest Summit: Growing Our Sustainable and Resilient Community

Arlington Residents and Community Members are Invited

04/10/2025 1:54 PM

Feb 17 No Trash and Recycling Collection

One-day delay rest of week

02/10/2025

2024-2025 Zero Waste Guide Published

Mailed versions will be sent to the 600+ residents who have requested it

07/01/2024

EcoFest Celebrations begin April 20

04/03/2024 12:08 PM

Swap Shed Opens Weekly on Thursday Evenings 5-7 PM

Time to get that stuff our of you closet

03/26/2024

Organic and Waste Diversion Pilot Project Available to Food Establishments (and Florists)

We're looking for businesses that want to reduce waste

03/20/2024 3:30 PM

A Zero Waste Town Day This Year

09/21/2023

Arlington DPW and Republic Services Team Up to Improve Curbside Recycling

07/28/2023 11:14 AM

Our Wasteful Society: Did we do better in the old days?

Video now available (40 minutes)

04/26/2023

‘No Plastic, Please!’ Campaign Reduces Plastic Waste

04/25/2023

Youth Events at Arlington EcoFest 2023

04/21/2023