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.

Lowell, MA Bulk Trash & Yard Waste Pickup

Measured 2026-09-25 · QA pending

Lowell, MA programs: Yard waste: Seasonal: weekly Mar 16-May 22 2026; biweekly May 25-Oct 9 (opposite recycling week); weekly Oct 12-Dec 18.

What about bulky or special collection?

Programs beyond regular trash collection — schedules, materials and providers.

Program	When	Rules	Provider
Yard waste	Seasonal: weekly Mar 16-May 22 2026; biweekly May 25-Oct 9 (opposite recycling week); weekly Oct 12-Dec 18.		City of Lowell DPW Solid Waste

This record includes a yard-waste schedule, but no separate large-item bulk schedule is recorded here. Check the city’s solid-waste information for other bulky-item options.