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Brentwood Select Board narrows automated trash options as town prepares voter information

Brentwood Town Select Board · February 17, 2026
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Board discussed switching from manual to automated trash pickup: Casella will provide a 95-gallon recycling cart to each household; residents may choose 65 or 95-gallon trash carts. Key questions remain on default size, one-time exchanges, fees for additional carts, and whether commercial properties are included; staff will confirm details and finalize informational flyer before Town Meeting.

Brentwood — The Select Board continued deliberations Tuesday on how to present automated trash and recycling options to voters after residents debated funding for manual pickup.

Town staff said Casella will supply a 95-gallon recycling cart to each household and that residents will be able to choose between a 65- and 95-gallon trash cart before delivery. Board members and residents asked about logistics: whether Casella will offer a one-time…

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