2026 January News & Announcements - Delays & Recycling Center Closed

Posted on: January 28, 2026 - 4:13pm
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Reminder: Trash & Recycling Collection Delayed One Day All Week


Due to the snowstorm, trash and recycling collection in Newburyport will be delayed by one day during the week of January 26.

Monday pickups → Tuesday
Tuesday pickups → Wednesday
Wednesday pickups → Thursday
Thursday pickups → Friday
Friday pickups → Saturday

Exception: Downtown Newburyport will have Friday collection as usual.

Please place barrels where they will not impede traffic. If necessary, clear a space for them or place them on top of the snow, provided they do not interfere with snowplow operations.

  • You can also sign up for City E-Alerts on the City of Newburyport website here
  • Check the city website under News and Announcements on the home page for any further updates
  • The Newburyport Police Department also issues CodeRED alerts for emergencies and collection delays

Thank you for your cooperation and extra effort to help keep our community running smoothly—especially by assisting neighbors who may need help.

For additional information, please visit www.cityofnewburyport.com or call (978) 499-0413.

Colby Farm Lane Recycling Center Closed, 1/29


Due to the inclement weather, the Recycling Center will be closed Thursday (tomorrow).

For items that you can bring to the Recycling Center when it's open and their fees, please visit this link.

Where to Donate Household Items & More


Do you have an old dresser you need to get rid of, but don't want to see it get thrown away? Or have gently-used clothes that are still in good condition that can be worn by someone else?

There are many local charitable organizations available for receiving donations of all types. To find a location near you, please visit this link.

Textile/Fabric Bin Locations


If you have clothing, shoes, and/or other textiles that you need to dispose of, there are textile bins located throughout Newburyport for residents to use. All textiles put into the textile donation bins throughout the city get sorted as either donations or recyclable material. Residents MUST dispose of textiles by putting them in the textile bins and cannot throw them into the trash.

The bins are located at:

  • Nock Middle School on Low Street
  • Bresnahan School on North Atkinson Street
  • The Yard Waste Facility and Recycling Center on Colby Farm Lane


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