Landfill

Yearly Fitchburg Landfill Permit now available for Renters!

NEW! in Fitchburg! Effective July 1, 2019 occupants and renters (Orange) are eligible to obtain an annual Landfill Permit for $50.00.
Occupants need to prove residency by submitting a Drivers License and the Registration to the vehicle the permit/sticker will be attached to.
Property owner permits (Purple) are also currently for sale. Property owners stickers are $35.00 and property owners must submit a copy of the registration the sticker will be attached to.
The Health Department reserves the right to request additional information.

APPLY ONLINE:

Yearly Residential Permit Application:

https://fitchburgma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1085/record-types/6526

Landfill Day Pass Permit:
https://fitchburgma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1085/record-types/6501

Recycling Yearly Permit:

https://fitchburgma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1085/record-types/6529

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED A LANDFILL YEARLY PERMIT YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY FOR A RECYCLING PERMIT IN ADDITION.

Landfill Permit info PDF

NEW Landfill Option for Fitchburg Residents that are NOT Property Owners starting July 1st, 2019.
ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL LANDFILL PERMIT STICKER (Resident but NOT A PROPERTY OWNER) $50.00

To obtain a permit sticker you can mail, visit the Board of Health office or apply online and supply a:

  • Copy of Vehicle Registration – Must be registered to Fitchburg Address; MA and a MA Driver’s License with Fitchburg Address. Health office reserves the right to request additional proof of residency:

Rules:

  • Must be a resident/tenant in Fitchburg with adequate proof of residency/occupancy

  • Effective July 1 and expires on June 30 each year

  • Permits are Non-Transferable - 1 Year Suspension if violated

  • No Dump Trucks or Box Trucks

  • Must ADHERE STICKER TO WINDSHIELD OR FRONT DOOR WINDOW- DRIVER’S SIDE

Can bring to Landfill with no additional fees:

  • Normal household Trash, includes bulk items (Furniture)

  • Yard Waste-Leaves & Brush

  • 2 Barrels Limit of Construction Debris per Week

  • Drop off Recycling – Car Batteries, Scrap Metal, Waste Oil, Corrugated Cardboard, Phone Books, High-Grade Paper, All Other Recycled Materials


The following requires additional fees to dispose and must be paid at Board of Health in advance:

  • Waste Ban items, White goods (stoves, washers etc.), Tires, and CRT’s (Televisions* & Computer monitors)