Longmeadow commission pushes stronger rules for cardboard drop-off after overflow problems

Jan 14, 2026

After holiday overflow forced attendants to turn residents away, the Longmeadow Recycling Commission agreed by consensus to tougher cardboard-site controls: change sign wording to “MUST,” check IDs for vehicles without town decals, consider a second roll-off at the yard-waste site in winter, and explore issuing a supplemental 65-gallon paper cart.

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The Longmeadow Recycling Commission agreed by consensus to tighten controls at the town Recycling Center after attendants reported recurring cardboard overflow that has been worse during the holidays.

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