Yard work in your plans this weekend? Curbside leaf collection will take place on November 5 and November 19. Please place your yard waste at the curb prior to 7 a.m. in biodegradable paper bags or barrels. Plastic bags cannot be collected. Branches should be cut into 3’ lengths or less and tied in bundles no more than 18” in diameter.

Residents can also take advantage of mercury collection at the Nahant Street Yardwaste Site on November 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. When a product containing mercury is thrown in the trash or poured down the drain, it cycles through the environment, pollutes air and water, and accumulates in fish. You can safely dispose of any unwanted items containing mercury at this event. No permit is required for mercury collection. To learn more about mercury from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.