Voting YES is a climate action to reduce trash. YES means the town will still collect one free bin of trash per household weekly and may charge a reasonable fee for trash in excess of one bin. According to MassDEP, charging fees for excess trash is the single most effective way to reduce municipal solid waste. Lexington is behind – half of Massachusetts towns already have similar programs and see a 25-50% reduction in trash!
Voting YES will enable town staff to continue to develop a trash program that reduces trash tonnage and spending, distributes trash costs more equitably and saves tax dollars for other vital services.
Voting YES is a proven method for reducing trash, which limits the greenhouse gases produced from creating and incinerating trash that goes up in smoke and creates pollution that affects environmental justice communities.
Where does all that “waste” go? It gets diverted into sustainable systems:
Food Waste Composting
Mindful and Enhanced Recycling
Donate & Reuse
Conscious purchasing and consumerism
The climate connection is clear! Voting YES is taking action!
We need a STRONG turnout. Vote YES on June 16.
Let’s cut the waste!
Click Here to Visit the Yes Campaign’s Website.
Want to Help?
This is a very short campaign with limited time to spread accurate information. Please click any of the links below to help this effort.
Sign On to Support the Campaign
Request a Yard Sign, Especially if you Live on a High Traffic Street
Sign up to be a volunteer: We really need more hands!
Learn More from the Select Board!
On June 8, the Select Board will have a working session discussion that will include a review of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Article 31 bylaw amendment and the effects of “Yes” and “No” votes on June 16. Note: No Public Comment is taken at working sessions. This is information only.
Meeting information:
The 6/8 meeting starts at 6:30pm. Members of the public can attend the meeting in person in the Select Board Meeting room or remotely from their computer or tablet by clicking this link at the time of the meeting.
Get involved and spread the word to your family, friends and neighbors. We all win when you vote YES!