Department
of Public Works 508-324-2584
Mayor Robert Correia and Director of Public Works Kenneth C.
Pacheco are pleased to announce a convenient way for city residents
to report streetlight outages or streetlight related emergencies
24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Residents can now call
1-800-211-1811. When residents call the above number they will
be asked to describe the problem and to provide a street light
number if possible, as well as a street address and/or cross
street. Outages can also be reported online at Imbishop@comcast.net.
It is important to include an address or cross street to assure
proper response. This way of doing business comes about as a
result of a Streetlight Maintenance Contract recently executed
between the City of Fall River and Bishop Electric Company.
Mayor Correia is happy to announce that the City of Fall River
is 100 percent curbside recycling compliant. This means that
all residents with regular city trash service may recycle. The
DPW has a new fleet of recycling trucks, made possible through
matching grants from the Department of Environmental Protection.
These trucks will aid the city in its commitment to recycling.
Fall River also has a dual-sided, automated recycling truck.
With all of these tools in place, the city is poised to successfully
realize its mission to recycle.
24-Hour Combined Sewer Overflow Hotline: 1-866-631-9600
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WASTE
DISPOSAL RULES
This
notice has been designed to provide general information on waste
disposal procedures in Fall River. Over the past six months
some changes have been made in the City's waste pick up practices.
This notice is being provided in an effort to remind residents
of the City's policies and to highlight the changes. Working
together we can make Fall River a Clean and Green City. If further
detail is needed, please call the Department of Public Works
at (508) 324-2760, or for Recycling information, (508) 324-2580.
Solid Waste (trash)
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- Trash
must be in barrels.
- Barrels
must not exceed 35 gallons in volume and 50 pounds in weight.
- Barrels
for curbside pick-up shall not be put out before 6:00 PM
of the night before the scheduled collection day.
- Barrels
for curbside pick-up shall be put out by 7:00 AM of the
morning of the scheduled collection day.
- Items
that do not fit in a barrel are considered bulky items and
must be paid for and scheduled for pick up. See below for
further detail on bulky items.
- Construction
and/or demolition debris is not acceptable. Contact a private
waste company for disposal.
- One
bundle of wood can be put out with the regular trash. The
bundle must be bound, less than 4 feet in length without
nails protruding. More than one bundle of wood up to a maximum
of 9 bundles shall be handled as bulky items. See below
for further detail on bulky items.
- Three
carpet remnants less than 4 feet in length and bound can
be put out with regular trash. Larger carpets and/or more
than three shall be handled as bulky items. See below for
further detail on bulky items.
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Recycling
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- Blue
recycle bins for curbside pick-up shall not be put out before
6:00 PM of the night before the scheduled collection day.
- Blue
recycle bins for curbside pick-up shall be put out by 7:00
AM of the morning of the scheduled collection day.
- Paper
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Place in paper bags (no plastic bags allowed) or tie
with string and place on top of or on the side of
the bin.
- Newspaper,
magazines, catalogs, phone books, junk mail and office
paper are acceptable.
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No soiled paper, cereal boxes (paperboard), pizza
boxes or juice/milk cartons.
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- Flatten
and tie with string.
- Pieces
must be no bigger than 2 feet by 2 feet.
- No
soiled cardboard, cereal boxes (paperboard), waxed
cardboard, pizza boxes or juice/milk cartons.
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- #1
and #2 narrow neck bottles only.
- No
plastic bags.
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- Clear
and color bottles and jars only.
- No
broken glass, light bulbs, window or auto glass, dishes,
glasses, ceramic or pyrex.
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- Food
and beverage cans only.
- No
other metal items other than food and beverage cans.
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Yard
Waste
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- Leaves,
grass and brush (brush shall not exceed 3 feet in length
and 2.5 inches in diameter).
- Place
yard waste in barrels (not to exceed 35 gallons or 50 pounds),
boxes or paper leaf bags.
- Brush
must be bundled and tied.
- Limit
of 15 bags/boxes/barrels per week.
- No
plastic bags can be used.
- Collection
is on a bi-weekly basis. Check the newspaper for start/end
dates.
- There
is no yard waste pick up during a holiday week.
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Bulky
Items
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- Bulky
items are large items that do not fit in a barrel such as
washers, dryers, toilets, sinks, sofas, rugs, etc.
- Generally,
if an item does not fit in a barrel, it is a bulky item.
Call DPW if you have questions.
- Price
list:
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Regular
Bulky Items
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$6.00
for three items |
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Refrigerators
and Air Conditioners |
$11.00
each |
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Microwave
Ovens |
$6.00
each |
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CRT's
(TV's and Computer Monitors) |
$10.00
each |
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Tires
(drop off only) |
cars
$2.50 each trucks $7.00 each |
- Items
must be paid for and scheduled for pick up.
- Payment/scheduling
can be made at the Government Center DPW Office from Monday
to Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Payment/scheduling
can be made at the DPW Complex, 10 Lewiston St. from Monday
to Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and Saturday from 8:00
AM to 12:00 noon.
- Residents
may pay for and drop off items at the DPW Complex, 10 Lewiston
St., on Fridays of non-Holiday weeks from 8:00 AM to 2:00
PM, and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
- There
are no bulky item curbside pick ups during a holiday week.
- Payments
can also be made by mail. Please contact DPW for a mail
in form or check the City's Website-Fallriverma.org.
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| Enforcement |
- Fines
can be issued without warning for violation of the rules:
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- $100
for the first offense.
- $200
for repeat offenses.
- $300
for disposal of out of town waste in Fall River
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Thank
you for your cooperation. Please call the Department of Public
Works at (508) 324-2760 if you have any questions.
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Bulky
Item Disposal Program
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Click HERE for the latest
information on the Bulky Item Disposal Program and to download
a printable version of the Mail Order Payment Form.
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During
winter season the department manages & dispatches salting and plowing
operations. The severity of a storm dictates the response as to number
and type of vehicles to ensure motorist safety. Private hires assist
municipal personnel. Main arteries, hills and critical care facilities
are priorities. Secondary residential streets are than serviced. Please
be patient during storms. Generally three to four hours are required
prior to getting into secondary streets. If a life threatening medical
emergency occurs contact the police or fire department. Their dispatch
personnel will contact the DPW for immediate dispatch of snow removal
equipment.