Malden, MA Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Malden, Massachusetts — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Malden, MA follows Weekly, day by address via the city reminder app; PAYT - blue bags or annual-sticker black cart; curbside by 7 a.m..
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Malden services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Weekly, day by address via the city reminder app; PAYT - blue bags or annual-sticker black cart; curbside by 7 a.m. | Provider: City of Malden DPW (city-collected). |
| Recycling | Weekly single-stream recycling in the city-issued blue cart (municipal collection for dwellings of six units or less). Day: see the city's sanitation page. | Provider: City of Malden DPW. |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- PAYT rules — Blue PAYT bags or annual Trash Tag/Sticker on the black city cart; bags inside a lidded barrel with lid closed; no bag limit; fines after 60-day education period.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Malden DPW (city-collected) | |
| Recycling | City of Malden DPW |
Common questions
The things Malden residents ask most.
What day is trash pickup in Malden, MA?
Weekly on your street's day - Malden publishes the day via its reminder app/Waste Wizard rather than a static table; city DPW collects (6-or-fewer-unit buildings).
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Malden's trash/recycling page + quick-reference flyer (PAYT program, weekly same-day recycling).
Population 65,133 · Sources: City of Malden Trash & Recycling (fetched 2026-09-24), Malden Trash & Recycling Quick Reference Flyer (fetched, 4 pp), Malden trash reminders + Waste Wizard (Recollect) · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.