PRESS RELEASE 04.22.26 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TRASH CART ROLL OUT INFORMATION SESSION
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Location: Hermann Room, Falmouth Library, 300 Main Street,
Time: 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Falmouth Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) and the Department of Public Works (DPW) will host an information session focusing on the Townwide roll out of new curbside trash carts at 4pm and 7 pm this Monday, 27 April 2026, in the Hermann Room of the Falmouth Main Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth.
Members of SWAC and DPW staff will present Nauset Disposal’s plans for distribution of a single 65-gallon trash carts to each of Falmouth’s curbside eligible residences starting mid-May. These standardized carts should encourage greater use of existing recycling carts and more composting of food waste, keep trash better contained, reduce roadside litter, and discourage pests from destroying trash. These new carts will also enable Nauset Disposal to initiate automated trash collection, same as Falmouth’s curbside recycling, making collection easier and safer for drivers.
They will discuss what the changes will mean for residents who currently put out trash in bags or in multiple containers or leave oversize objects next to their trash carts. They will also explain how residents may request a different size cart and discuss strategies to reduce trash volume, including compost of food scraps, and drop-off of bulky and hard-to-recycle materials at special events or at Falmouth’s Waste Management Facility.
For event information contact:
Town of Falmouth Department of Public Works
Mary B. Ryther Recycling & Solid Waste Coordinator
Email: mary.ryther@falmouthma.gov
416 Gifford Street Falmouth, MA 02540
Telephone: (508) 457-2543 x3107