
ALT This is a graphic with an image of trees with fall foliage and text stating: City of Worcester Fall Leaf Collection Program. On Monday, Nov. 2, the DPW will begin collecting leaves in routes 27, 29, and 31.

ALT This is a graphic with an image of a map with fall leaf collection areas that have routes 27, 29, and 31. This also includes text stating: the upcoming sweeping area in routes 27, 29 and 31 is bound by May Street, Hammond Street, Tainter Street, Illinois Street, Cambridge Street, Beacon Street, Madison Street, Chandler Street, Highland Street, Lancaster Street, Salisbury Street, Major Taylor Boulevard, Foster Street, Francis McGrath Boulevard, and Park Avenue.

ALT This is a graphic with an image of the 2026 leaf collection schedule that includes text stating: Trash Day: Wednesday, Week 1: Nov. 2 - Nov. 6 Trash Day: Monday (Quinapoxet/Grove), Week 2: Nov. 9 - Nov. 14 Trash Day: Monday (Grove/Salisbury), Week 3: Nov. 14- Nov. 21 Trash Day: Monday* (Salisbury/Pleasant), Week 4: Nov. 21 - Nov. 28 Trash Day: Friday*, Week 2: Nov. 9 - Nov. 14 Trash Day: Thursday, Week 3: Nov. 14 - Nov. 21 Trash Day: Tuesday, Week 4: Nov. 21 - Nov. 28 Dates above are approximate and may change. Additional information and updates to the schedule will be posted in the following locations: The City’s leaf collection website includes an updated map of collection areas: worcesterma.gov/streets/fall-leaf-collection Facebook: facebook.com/Worcester311 Twitter: x.com/Worcester311 *Due to the chance of early snowfall, residents in these areas should consider bringing leaves to a drop-off site.

ALT Graphic with text stating: Demolition work as part of the ongoing preservation and rehabilitation of the Ararat Street Bridge over I-190 will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 7 p.m. – 5 a.m. During this time, Frontage Road South between West Mountain Street and I-190 southbound Exit 2 towards Ararat Street will be detoured. Please follow all detour signage. A single travel lane westbound will remain open over the Ararat Street Bridge while the detour is in effect.

ALT Graphic with text saying: Do: - Drop off leaves and small twigs at one of the three yard waste drop-off sites. - Drop off any large branches and loose brush at the 1065 Millbury St. location only. Make sure any large branches are no larger than eight feet in length and eight inches in diameter. - Make sure any loose brush is secured and/or covered while transporting it to the drop off site. - Report any debris that is blocking a public way to Worcester 311. - Report any downed or tangled wires to National Grid

ALT Graphic with text saying: Don’t: - Report any debris on private property. That debris is the responsibility of the property owner. - Place private debris in public areas. Yard Waste Drop-Off Sites: - 1065 Millbury St. Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - 300 Chandler St. Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - 299 Clark St. Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ALT This is a graphic with mosquitos and text saying: Please be advised the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will be re-treating a trap site where West Nile Virus was detected in mosquitoes again. Truck mounted spraying is expected to be conducted only within Rural Cemetery (180 Grove St.) tomorrow, Thursday Aug. 27 after it closes.

ALT Graphic with text stating: Announcement The Yard Waste Drop-Off site located at 300 Chandler Street will be closed on Saturday, August 15, for an event. The 1065 Millbury Street and 299 Clark Street Drop-Off sites will be open, and residents are asked to bring their yard waste to these locations.

ALT This is a graphic with text stating: Household Hazardous Waste Day What's acceptable, what's not acceptable, and how to schedule an appointment. Date: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Residential Drop-Off Center, 1065 Millbury St.

ALT This is a graphic with text saying: What's Acceptable: Car-Related Materials - Waste fuels (NO MOTOR OIL), kerosene, gasoline, engine degreaser, carburetor cleaner, brake fluid, car wax, & polishes, and antifreeze. Household Materials - Rubber cement, airplane glue, fiberglass resins, photo chemicals, chemistry sets, furniture polish, floor & metal polishes, oven, toilet, & drain cleaners, rug & upholstery cleaners, spot remover, septic tank degreasers, swimming pool chemicals, aerosol cans (NOT EMPTY; dispose of empty cans in yellow municipal trash bag). Lawn & Garden Materials - Poisons, insecticides, fungicides, chemical fertilizers, weed killer, mothballs, no-pest strips, flea powder, driveway sealer, & charcoal lighter fluid. Oil-Based Paint Materials: Oil-based paints, stains & varnishes (NO LATEX PAINT), paint thinner, solvents & strippers, wood preservatives, solvent adhesives, & roofing tar.

ALT This is a graphic with text saying What's Not Acceptable: Latex paint, empty containers, waste motor oil, smoke detectors, commercial or industrial wastes from businesses or contractors. Ammunition, fireworks, explosives, household batteries (A, AA, C, and D), prescription medicines, pesticides containing 2-4-5T. Silvex, Penta brand wood preservatives, radioactive wastes, tires, asbestos, compressed gas cylinders (propane tanks), infectious & biological wastes, & shock sensitive materials. Designated Sharps Containers are the best places to dispose of sharps. They are marked with the universal biohazard warning symbol. To find designated container locations visit: tinyurl.com/HHWD25

ALT Graphic with text saying: The city’s Department of Sustainability and Resilience has determined there is a presence of cyanobacteria at Coes Reservoir in densities that exceed the recreational public health threshold and therefore may contain toxins harmful to humans and pets. All persons should stay out of the water, discontinue boat use and fishing, and keep pets out of the water until further notice. For questions, please call the Department of Sustainability and Resilience at 508-799-8324 or visit worcesterma.gov/BlueSpace

ALT Graphic with text saying: Bulk Waste Drop-Off Announcement All bulk waste fees have been waived for the month of August. Appointments are still required. To schedule an appointment, visit the city’s website or call 508-929-1300. There will be a limit of 5 items per appointment. Book an appointment: worcesterma.gov/trash-recycling/residential-drop-off-center/bulk-waste-disposal
















