Melrose Public Works City Yard

Melrose Public Works City Yard is the city-run drop-off on Tremont Street that locals use for household cleanouts and small contractor loads. People from Melrose bring everything from bags of yard waste to old furniture here. It’s a working municipal yard, not a retail recycling center-expect practical, no-frills service.

Drive up to a small entrance area with a booth where attendants will direct traffic; pull up and wait for instruction before moving into the lot. The site is a big open lot with roll-off containers and bins; vehicles line up to unload in different spots depending on the material. There’s often another stop for weighing or paperwork before exiting, and municipal fees can apply, since the city handles disposal rules locally. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup or leaf season, get backed up so lines and a bit of dust are common.