Daily brief · Swampscott, MA
New Trash Cart Rule for One-Way, Dead-End Streets
October 16, 2026
Top story
Republic Services changes trash cart rules on one-way and dead-end roads
Starting next week, residents on designated one-way streets and dead ends must place trash and recycling carts on a designated side of the street, usually the right side, because Republic Services' automated trucks have mechanical arms on only one side.
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