Lowell, MA Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Lowell, Massachusetts — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Lowell, MA runs on a set schedule — your exact day depends on your address. Rules and holiday shifts below.
Pickup days are assigned by address — the city's lookup gives your day, and the schedule repeats each week unless a holiday shifts it.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Lowell services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Recycling | Every other week on the trash day - route carries recycling COLOR week (e.g. 'Monday... | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Yard waste | Seasonal: weekly Mar 16-May 22 2026; biweekly May 25-Oct 9 (opposite recycling week); weekly Oct 12-Dec 18. | Provider: City of Lowell DPW Solid Waste. |
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Lowell DPW Solid Waste (city-collected) | |
| Recycling | City of Lowell DPW Solid Waste | |
| Yard waste | City of Lowell DPW Solid Waste |
Common questions
The things Lowell residents ask most.
What day is trash pickup in Lowell, MA?
Weekly Mon-Fri by 10 color-coded routes (e.g. 'Monday Blue'); carts out the night before, under 100 lbs.
What day is recycling pickup in Lowell, MA?
Every other week on trash day by route color ('Monday Blue' vs gold weeks); drop-off compactor also available at DPW Tue-Thu.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Lowell TrashRecycleDayRoutes (10 color routes).
Population 114,296 · Sources: City of Lowell TrashRecycleDayRoutes FS (owner jdonovan - Lowell GIS;…, City of Lowell Solid Waste & Recycling (fetched 2026-09-25) · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.