Trash Vendor Update
Capitol Waste started service in the City of Lynn on July 1st. For any inquiries directly for Capitol Waste, please contact their Lynn Hotline at 855-533-3400.
Recycling Carts
If your recycling cart has a green lid, your recycling service will be collected during the green weeks. If your recycling cart has a blue lid your recycling collection will take place during the blue weeks.
Fees
A single trash bill will now be mailed in July to coincide with FY2025. Payments will be due on August 1st and October 1st, with the option to pay the entire bill simultaneously.
Bills must be paid within 30 days from the issuance of the bill. Penalties for late payments will be applied. Please note that the bill will be increased from $90 to $108.
Interest on late payments will accrue from the due date at a rate of 8% per annum. Any amounts remaining unpaid after the due date may be placed as a lien on the next tax bill and/or subject to all collection procedures permitted by law.
All past-due balances will be assessed a $30 Demand fee.
Elderly Abatement
Persons 69 years old or older are entitled to a yearly abatement of $40. Applications are available at Collector's Office, Assessor's Office and DPW Offices or by downloading the forms below.
- Applicant must both own and occupy the unit.
- Proof of age must be produced (driver's license or birth cert.)
- Proof of residency must be produced (Electric bill or telephone/cable. Water bill not acceptable for proof of residency)