FAQs • Taunton, MA • CivicEngage

How to find a retailer who sells City of Taunton "orange" trash bags?: The City of Taunton has a Pay-As-You-Throw curbside solid waste program for residents living in a single through four-family unit. Residents must set out weekly trash collection in a City of Taunton "orange" trash bag in order to receive services. The City does not sell the "orange" trash bags directly to Taunton residents, but there are local retailers across the City that do. Please see attached for a list of approved retailers in the City who sell PAYT "orange" trash bags. For further questions on the City's solid waste and recycle services, please call the DPW at 508-821-1431.

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1. How to find a retailer who sells City of Taunton "orange" trash bags?: The City of Taunton has a Pay-As-You-Throw curbside solid waste program for residents living in a single through four-family unit. Residents must set out weekly trash collection in a City of Taunton "orange" trash bag in order to receive services. The City does not sell the "orange" trash bags directly to Taunton residents, but there are local retailers across the City that do. Please see attached for a list of approved retailers in the City who sell PAYT "orange" trash bags. For further questions on the City's solid waste and recycle services, please call the DPW at 508-821-1431.

2. How to purchase a compost bin?: Compost bins are available for purchase at the DPW Office at 90 Ingell Street for $25. Payment can be made by check or money order. For further questions speaking to the City's solid waste and recycle services, please call the DPW at 508-821-1431. For more information regarding composting, please see MA Department of Environmental Protection's website.

3. How to report a roadway or roadside issue?: To report a public works issue, check out the City's SeeClickFix application. If you require further attention, please call the DPW Office at 508-821-1431.

4. How to report a sewer back up?: To report a sewer back-up in the public roadway, please call the City's sewer operations contractor Veolia at 508-823-3582. The City is not responsible for sewer back-up on private property. If you require further assistance, please call the DPW Office at 508-821-1431.

5. How to report a water break?: To report a water break, please call the DPW Water Division Office at 508-821-1045.

6. How to report an issue with a storm drain or catch basin?: To report an issue with a storm drain or catch basin, check out the City's SeeClickFix application. If you require further attention, please call the DPW Office at 508-821-1431

7. How to report impassable roadway due to inclement weather?: To report a public roadway in need of plowing and/or sanding, check out the City's SeeClickFix application. If you require further attention, please call the DPW Office at 508-821-1431.

8. How to report a power outage or traffic signal outage?: To report a power outage, please call the TMLP at 508-824-3111. For traffic signal outages, please check out the TMLP's Street Light application.

9. How to report a dead animal in the roadway?: To report a dead animal in the roadway, please call the City's Animal Control Officer at 508-822-2150.