Town of Canton Providing Daily Updates on Trash and Recycling Collection Contingency Plan

CANTON — Trash and recycling collection services are progressing slowly in the Town of Canton following a labor dispute between Republic Services and the company’s labor union. Trucks are facing additional delays from striking workers and replacement drivers’ unfamiliarity with Canton’s routes and collection schedule.

Despite Republic Services resumption of curbside trash and recycling collection on Monday, July 7, routes are not being completed on their usual day and, in fact, are taking multiple days to complete.

The Town of Canton will issue daily updates on the situation via press release, the Town of Canton’s website and social media posts.

• Tuesday’s route is 40% complete and there are three trucks in town today, Thursday, July 10, and they will continue to collect trash for residents who normally have pick up on Tuesday.
• An update on today’s progress will be provided at 5 p.m.  A town-wide call will be sent out at 6 p.m. with Friday’s collection schedule. The Town will be sending out a nightly “robo-call” to advise residents when to take their trash/recycle totes to the curbside.
• Residents are asked to not put containers curbside until notified by the Town that their pickup day will commence. 
• Please check the Town of Canton Website and Facebook page for daily updates.
• Sign up for alerts by scrolling to the “Popular Links” area and select the button labeled “Notify Me/Alert Sign Up.”
• The Town encourages people to utilize the Pine Street Transfer Site at 99 Pine St. Residents can drop off trash between 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Recyclables are not accepted, other than cardboard. Department of Public Works (DPW) staff will be on site to assist residents in removing trash from vehicles to be placed in dumpsters.

The Town of Canton appreciates the continued patience and understanding of its residents during this disruption. The Town will continue to provide timely updates as more information becomes available.

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