Sometimes Recycling can be Tricky. Below is the list of – 10 Possible Reasons why Recycling Can be Rejected 

10. No Small Appliances – Sorry, small appliances can not go in the Recycling Toter.  Consider donating to the Salvation Army, Lazarus House or other non-profits.

9. No Shredded Paper – it's too small and does not go through the sorting machines.

8. Boxes not Broken Down – Unfortunately, if boxes are not flat it fills the truck up faster.

7. Late to the Curb – All Recycling Toters and Trash Cans are required to be curbside the night before OR before 7:00 am.  Although NAWS would like to circle back – they can not, it causes delays.    

6. The Containers are Yucky – Recycling does not have to be scrubbed BUT please rinse out.  If the contents are too dirty – it can cause the load to be rejected.  

5. Vegetation – leaves, sticks, and plants can not go in the Recycling Toter or Trash BUT Cyr Center can accept these items.  Please click the link below for information on Cyr Center which is closing for the winter season on December 20th.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9hKksetgCWQ1mdzuyckQ92n9TU_UbWH/view

4. Styrofoam, Bubble Wrap and Tanglers – place in plastic bags and throw in the Trash

3. Mixing Trash with the Recycling – The recycling toter is large, green with an attached lid and has the Town Seal on two sides.  No garbage please.

2. Plastic Bags in your Recycling Toter – unfortunately no plastic bags can be in the recycling toter this includes trash bags.

1. Wrong week – if you are in doubt, please call 978.6875.0950 or use the website link below: 

https://www.northandoverma.gov/495/Curbside-Collection-Routes

Christmas Tree recovery is a service provided by the Department of Public Works (DPW) to eligible residents of North Andover. DPW will recover trees for two weeks in early January. The trees will be chipped.  After the pick-up dates are completed, trees will no longer be picked up.  

Because the trees are chipped please remove all:

• Lights
• Ornaments
• Plastic Bags
• Wires
• Tree Stands
• And/or Other Hazards

Wreaths and Garlands cannot be chipped. Please place trees curbside the night before or the day of (before 7am) on your normal trash day.  All trees are required to be curbside by the week of 01.12.2026 – if trees are not curbside on this week, on your normal trash day, unfortunately, they will not be recovered.

Trees CAN NOT block sidewalks before the start date of 01.06.2026 or after final recovery or fines may be imposed.  https://ecode360.com/32682190#32682190

Trees CAN NOT be buried under snow.

Once collection begins, you can add your address to the list for pick up by clicking here. This form is not required for pick up, but it will help to make the process more efficient.

There will be no trash and recycling collection on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Collection will be delayed one day for Thursday and Friday.

Employment Opportunities:

Click here to view the current employment opportunities and to download an employment application.

• Assistant Library Director 
• Assistant Town Clerk
• Department Assistant – Planning Department
• Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
• Mechanic
• Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)
• On-call Electrical Inspector
• On-call Plumbing Inspector
• Part-Time Communications Officer
• Per-Diem Van Driver
• Principal Assessor
• Senior Center Receptionist PT
• Temporary Electrician

Events and Reminders:

– Town Offices Mitten Tree – Last Day to Drop Off Items is December 29, 2025

– Flag Retrieval,  December 30th at 3:00PM, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Upcoming Meetings:
Upcoming meetings & important events for this week can be viewed at www.northandoverma.gov

Tuesday, December 23

GLTS Capital Improvement Meeting