Yard Waste

Details

The Site is Open Every Friday from 10 AM-2 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM. April through November. Opening and closing dates can be found here.

  • Municipal Permit is required.  You can purchase the permit online here. If you have not previously applied for a permit, you must register for the site. 
  • Open April 6th through November 23, 2024 (weather permitting).  Closed 5/25 Memorial Day weekend and 8/31 Labor Day weekend.
  • Grass, clippings, leaves, and brush accepted every Friday and Saturday. 
  • Christmas Trees accepted on Saturday, January 4th and January 11, 2025. Note: Tree drop off is at Mill Street site.  Permit is not required for Christmas Tree drop off.

Town Permit Required

Permits are required for making drop offs. Town permits must be renewed yearly. Residents must register and purchase a town yard waste permit online here.   If you have not used the online program before, you MUST be registered on the site first before you can move forward to purchase your permit. You will receive the permit in your email. Print the permit and put it on your dashboard for entry to the site. Please remove old stickers from windshield.
 
  *2024 Permit fees:  Seniors(70+)$20/year; Residents-$50/year; Commercial(Local) $500/year.  Commercial Customers-Call the DPW 978-346-0525 before purchasing a sticker.  

There is a new permitting software used for online registration and payment. You will be able to pay for your yard waste site permit by using your credit/debit card or by using your bank account. You MUST be registered on the site first before you can move forward to purchase your permit. For return users, simply log in using the same credentials used previously. For video instruction on how to use the permitting site click here. Upon registration and payment you will receive a permit in your email.  Please print it to present at the site. Purchase a permit here.  If you have not used the online program before, you MUST be registered on the site first before you can move forward to purchase your permit.  For questions regarding the permitting process, please call the Selectmen’s Office at (978) 346-8862 or email  selectmen@townofmerrimac.com 

Clippings and Brush

Leaves, Grass, & Clippings

Acceptable items include leaves, grass, and clippings every Friday and Saturday. No garbage allowed. Take all bags with you.

Brush Collection

Brush will be accepted every Friday and Saturday.  Acceptable items include only brushNo roots, dirt, trash, or trunks over 3 inches diameter will be accepted. Lay sticks and branches neatly in piles. The site monitor has the authority to refuse drop off of unacceptable materials. Please help keep the site open by following the rules for drop off.

Would you like to be involved in your Local Government?

Nomination Papers for our Annual Local Election are now available (Due 3/18) through the Town Clerk’s Office!

Please contact the Town Clerk for more information 978-346-8013 x2.