Abington Recycles

04/13/2026

But seriously: When it comes to plastic recycling, focus on the shape, not the number. The ""chasing arrows"" do NOT indicate whether you can recycle an item!

Plastic bottles, jars, jugs, tubs, and clear deli containers = recyclable. ♻️ Check our Smart Recycling Guide at RecycleSmartMA.org to find quick tips on what to put in your bin.

04/13/2026

04/01/2026

After his girlfriend insisted that their empty pizza box should go in the recycling bin, a local man, 32, turned to the Recyclopedia to try and prove her wrong.

"There's no way you can recycle that," he said. "Look, it has a grease stain on it."

Despite his confidence, the RecycleSmartMA.org search results clearly indicated that pizza boxes are recyclable. The man declined to provide further comment, but we're told the pizza box did, in fact, get successfully recycled.

While this "news" story is an April Fools joke, the fact that you can recycle pizza boxes is 100% real! Make sure your pizza boxes go in the recycling.

01/20/2026

11/26/2025

10/23/2025

We say BOO 👎 to putting textiles like linens and bedding in the trash. You can donate gently used bedding. Alternatively, check with a local animal shelter to see they'd like it, or take it to a textile collection bin near you. As long as they're clean, dry, and mold-free, they can be repurposed. Check Beyond the Bin for locations: https://bit.ly/3QgCX3B

Or, we suppose you could make them into a classic Halloween costume first... 👻

10/16/2025

Don't let food and liquid haunt your recycling! 👻 Bottles, jars, jugs, and tubs should be empty when you recycle them. A quick rinse/wipe usually does the trick. For sticky stuff, scrape it out with a spatula. Or, add a little hot water, put the lid on, and give the container a good shake.

Never fear: We're here to make recycling easy. Find tips at RecycleSmartMA.org.

08/19/2025

08/01/2025

Not sure whether your pickup was missed?

Here’s how to know:

✅ Barrels were curbside by 7:00 AM
↔️ Trash & recycling were 3 feet apart
⏰ It's now after 6:00 PM

If all of the above are true, that’s a missed pickup.

📞 Report it the next business day to the Abington Health Department at 781-982-2119.

🔄 Please do not call Boston Carting unless you're scheduling a bulk item pickup.

07/31/2025

Why the Route Might Look Different Each Week...

Wondering why your trash was picked up at 8:15 AM last week… but it’s still sitting there at 1:30 PM today? 🤔

🚛 Routes shift daily due to staffing, traffic, weather, and equipment.

The contract allows collection anytime between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, so don’t panic if your “usual time” comes and goes!

If your barrels are still full after 6:00 PM, report it to the Abington Health Department the next business day at 781-982-2119.

For bulk item pickups, call Boston Carting directly to schedule.

07/30/2025

Curbside 101: Helping Us Help You

Help keep service smooth:

Put barrels out by 7:00 AM

↔️ Keep trash & recycling at least 3 feet apart

🚫 Don’t block with cars, mailboxes, or poles with trash or recycle barrels

If it’s after 6:00 PM and your bins are still full:
➡️ Report it to the Health Department the next business day at 781-982-2119

Only call Boston Carting for bulk item pickup scheduling.