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1. What do I do about Missed Pickups?

Call Sunrise Scavenger same day/evening at 617-361-8000.

2. What is the procedure for Appliances, Mattresses, Box Springs, pickup?

Call Sunrise Scavenger 2-3 days prior to trash day to schedule service (617-361-8000).  Separate truck will pick up later in the day instead of going as trash.

3. What is procedure for Large/Bulk Items/Furniture?

No need to call Sunrise but separate truck will pick up later in the day.  Two pieces are allowed out for collection per week.

4. Will WOOD be picked up?

Only if cut into 4 ft. lengths and bundled/tied...Up to 3 bundles per week.  WHOLE PALLETS CANNOT BE dropped off at the Recycling Center & are not collected curbside....unless cut & bundled, up to 3 bundles/week.  NO WOOD IN CARTS.

5. Can I recycle shredded paper?

Only if in securely fastened paper bags and dropped off at the Recycling Center at 257 Ivory Street (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:15am-2:45pm  & Sat 7:15-noon)

6. How do I dispose of a TV/Electronics?

Bring to the Rotary Club Electronics Collection.  You can also take TVs/Electronics to Best Buy or McConnell Enterprises, both in Braintree.

7. How do I purchase a Compost Bin?

Compost Bin Purchases – Available to Braintree Residents Only - Only allowed 2 per year per address

Compost bins can be purchased for $25. at Treasurer/Collector’s Office, 1 JFK Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184.  The Treasurer/Collector’s Office will process your request and the Compost Bin will be delivered to your residence.

8. How do I dispose of Construction Materials?

Construction & Demolition Bulky Waste

Construction and Demolition bulky waste, is not picked up curbside and not accepted at the Residential drop-off center. Construction and Demolition (C&D) includes: windows, doors, flooring, roof materials, fencing, pallets, toilets, etc. - ANY NON-Household trash item per new MA Dept. of Environmental Protection Regulations.    Construction and Demolition bulky waste including pressure treated wood, may be brought to:

• Champion City Recovery - 138 Wilder Street, Brockton, (appt only) (508)-941-6700.  (Tunnel Hill Partners)  *Cost: $220/Ton Min:$40 (up to 400 lbs.)
• James Grant Co. - 20 Wolcott St., Hyde Park (617) 361-2716  *Cost: $185/Ton Min:$60
• Marshfield Transfer Station - 23 Clay Pit Rd., Marshfield (781) 834-5566  *Cost: $150/Ton Min: $100
• Trojan Recycling - 71 Forest St Brockton (508)-588-2332  *Cost: $225/Ton Min: $225
• Dump Truck Loads only:
  1. Stoughton Recycling Technologies 100 Page St., Avon (781)-341-9920  *Cost: $220/Ton Min $220
• Pick-Up Service Only - Willards Disposal 617-770-4503 - Call for pricing & scheduling
• Usable building materials, kitchen and bath fixtures, flooring, windows, doors, lighting, etc., may also be donated to the Boston Building Materials Resource Center in Roxbury (pickup available for a fee), or to Habitat for Humanity ReStores in West Roxbury, Plymouth and other Massachusetts locations. View the Boston Building Resources website or the Habitat for Humanity Restore website.
• As an alternative to renting a dumpster, Waste Management sells "the Bagster" at most local hardware or home improvement stores, for more information view the Waste Management Bagster website. They hold 3 cubic yards of material. Call them for a pickup when it is full. $300 includes pickup.

*....Call to Confirm Cost & Hours