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Somerville’s Hazardous and Yard Waste Pickup Deadlines Approaching

Last day for hazardous waste drop-off Saturday 11/8; Last week for yard waste pickup 12/8-12/12

The Somerville Department of Public Works (DPW) wishes to remind residents that the last days for hazardous and yard waste collection this season are quickly approaching. DPW collection of these materials will resume in Spring 2026 as per the usual seasonal cycle. 


Hazardous Waste 

The last day to drop off hazardous waste this fall at the DPW yard (1 Franey Road) is Saturday, November 8, 2025. Drop-offs will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  

Vote Early in Somerville’s Municipal Election at City Hall Oct. 28-30

Reminders for voter registration, vote-by-mail, and absentee ballot application deadlines

Make your voice heard, on your schedule. Early voting for the City of Somerville’s Municipal Election begins next week from Tuesday, October 28, to Thursday, October 30, at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) during regular business hours. Full schedule is below: 

Somerville Food Waste Collection Pilot Now Accepting Applications

Eligible households in East Somerville pilot area can turn food scraps into compost and help city plan for citywide food waste collection

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Sustainability (OSE) are announcing that applications are now being accepted for households in East Somerville to join Somerville’s Food Waste Collection Pilot Program.

Eligible households must be located in the pilot neighborhood in a building with six units or fewer and not already have an active curbside composting subscription. The program will be limited to the first 1,200 households to sign up. 

New City Charter Signed by Governor; Charter & Mayoral Term to Appear on Nov. 4 Ballot

Greater transparency, enhanced public engagement, strengthened City Council oversight, a change in Mayor term length, and a pathway to ranked choice voting, as well as other modernizations now await approval by voters on November ballot.

Fall 2025 City Hall Neighborhood Meetings: Final Meeting Ward 2 on 10/16

Gather with neighbors & electeds at meetings for all seven wards

All Ward Virtual Meeting: 

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Join us on Saturday, September 13th from 1-4PM at Conway Park for this free event.



Cost:

FREE


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Upcoming Events

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Monthly Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day!



Cost:

FREE


Need special assistance? Request accommodations

Upcoming Events

About the Event

Please note: This page is about a past event. Visit somervillema.gov/calendar for upcoming events.

Monthly Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day!



Cost:

FREE


Need special assistance? Request accommodations

Upcoming Events

About the Event

Please note: This page is about a past event. Visit somervillema.gov/calendar for upcoming events.

Monthly Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day!



Cost:

FREE


Need special assistance? Request accommodations

Upcoming Events

About the Event

Please note: This page is about a past event. Visit somervillema.gov/calendar for upcoming events.

Monthly Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day!



Cost:

FREE


Need special assistance? Request accommodations

Upcoming Events

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