Environmental Services

2023 - 2024 Trash/Recycling Calendar (PDF)

Mattress & Box Spring Recycling

Effective Tuesday, November 1, 2022, please be advised that Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has passed a new mattress/box spring recycling mandate.

Textiles Disposal

Effective Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has banned all textiles items and recycling from trash in the Town of Lexington.

Curbside Collection

Find when and how your curbside waste is picked up.

Holidays That Delay Curbside Collection by One Day

Get informed about the holidays when the Town offices will be closed.

Trash

Get an understanding of what you can and can't put out in your trash.

Recycling

Learn about how to recycle just about anything.

Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule by Street

Find what day your street's curbside collection service occurs.

Lex Compost

Lexington is dedicated to composting yard waste and encouraging residents to compost food waste.

Medical Waste

Know what to do with medicines, hypodermic needles, other sharps, and medical waste.

Hazardous Waste

Learn how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste.

Environmentally Friendly Living

Know what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment.

Paper Shredding

Find how to safely dispose of your confidential paperwork.