Getting rid of household trash can be complicated these days. Most landfills are closed. Many disposal facilities limit themselves to commercial vehicles. Further, many cannot accept items determined to be recyclable – the newest being construction and demolition debris. Finally, some waste-to-energy plants cannot accept materials such as mattresses and couches, as the springs can foul their machinery.
Curbside Trash and Recycling
Trash and Recycling must be placed at the outside edge of sidewalk no later than 7:00 AM on the day of collection. Any items placed outside the cart will not be picked up. Residents are allowed 1 trash cart per household.
As of January 22, 2021 residents may purchase one additional recycle cart for the sun of $75.00 payable by credit card to E.L. Harvey. To order one please call E.L. Harvey at (508) 995-0544
Bulky Items
Pickup of bulky items need to be scheduled directly with E.L. Harvey by calling 1-800-310-9111. There will be a charge invoiced to the customer of $25 for non-freon/non-metal items and a charge of $35 for metal and freon items. The pickup fee will be paid directly by the resident to E.L. Harvey.
Leaf Collection
Fall collection days (4 weeks)
Christmas Trees
Special curbside collection in January
Beginning July 1, 2024, the Town of Fairhaven Board of Public Works has instituted a trash fee in the amount of $100.00 per fiscal year for each trash cart. Property owners will receive two (2) bills in the amount of $50.00 for each cart beginning November 1 st and May 1 st .
There will be abatements only for residents who qualify for 41C Property Tax Exemptions for Seniors thru the Assessors’ Office and Seniors who qualify for HUD Adjusted Income Limits for Very Low (50%) Income Limits based on all persons living in the home. There will be a “NO OPT OUT POLICY” except for the following: Property has been vacant for the entire previous year with proof by verifying that there has been no water usage at the property and carts have been returned.
Commercial properties who have a contract with a private hauler. A valid contract from the vendor must be submitted to the town.
APPLICATIONS FOR ABATEMENTS FOR HUD SENIORS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE BPW OFFICE. ALL ABATEMENT APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE BPW WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM BILL DATE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The Town of Fairhaven has a limited number of compost bins available for purchase at the Board of Public Works Office located at 5 Arsene Street. These bins are available to Fairhaven Residents only (please bring in a valid photo id & proof of residency). Bins are $40 each and must be paid for by cash or check. Bins must be picked up at the time of purchase. For more information please contact the Sanitation Department at (508)979-4030.
