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Town officials report about 1,100 signups as Maynard prepares July 1 rollout of new trash program
Summary
Town staff told the Select Board there are roughly 1,100 signups for the new town trash service and that 35‑gallon carts and sticker logistics hinge on vendor deliveries; staff described a phased education/enforcement plan and contingency steps if deliveries are delayed.
Town staff updated the Select Board on preparations for a townwide trash program with a target rollout date of July 1. Officials reported approximately 1,100 resident signups to date and active outreach to condo and HOA groups; they said vendor E.L. Harvey will deliver new 35‑gallon carts and will collect or repurpose legacy barrels where appropriate.
Staff walked the board through customer communications (email confirmations and sticker mailings), delivery logistics, and an audit‑based progressive enforcement approach (education then 1‑2‑3 warnings followed by removal of unauthorized bins). They said curbside recycling collections and other details will follow standard routes and that a full PR campaign will notify residents of delivery schedules. If carts are delayed, staff said the town will extend sticker availability and may stagger the ban program rollout while still launching customer enrollment and billing cycles.
Questions from board members focused on timing for cart deliveries, how residents can request exchanges, whether existing blue recycling bins can be retained, and how private hauler customers will transition. Staff said the vendor will contact customers by email with delivery and exchange options and that the DPW yard will host a free bulky‑plastic recycling drop site to handle legacy barrels.
