Single-Stream Recycling in Haverhill

As of July 5, 2010, Haverhill residents no longer have to separate paper and cardboard from glass, plastics and metals. Instead, residents may mix all recyclable materials together in one or more containers for collection at the curb.

This type of collection, known as single-stream recycling, not only makes participation simpler and easier, but it has many benefits for our community and our planet. For example, by enabling a wider variety of items to be placed at the curb, less trash will be generated, reducing the amount of money the City of Haverhill must spend on trash disposal. This not only reduces the cost of disposing of our trash, but makes our community a healthier place in which to live.

Single-stream recycling also enables a wider variety of products to be converted back into useful materials and saves valuable resources.

Recycle More. Trash Less.

When you recycle more, you’ll have less trash and won’t need as many trash cans. Convert one of your trash cans into a recycling container by labeling it with the Haverhill Recycles sticker.

Additional recycling stickers are available at Haverhill City Hall (map) and the Haverhill Recycling Center at 500 Primrose Street (map).

You may also continue to use your small green bin.

Most households will find it helpful to keep a smaller recycling container handy in or near the kitchen for daily use, then empty that bin into the larger, outdoor recycling container as needed.

No sticker? No problem. Just clearly mark the outside of your container so it can easily be identified as a recycling container.