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Here are some of the more common questions we
receive. They are broken up by category. Please click on a category below to
see a list of corresponding questions.
SUMMARY
MORE INFORMATION
Trash barrel size
Q. Is there a size limit on the trash barrel I can use? A. Yes. [more]
Back to top. General
Q. How do I get a list of telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for town departments?A. Go to our home page and then go to 'Contact Us'.
Back to top. Q. What are the business hours of town offices?A. All offices are open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Mon. to Fri. Closed on Holidays.
Back to top. Q. Where do I get a license or permit?A. Licenses and permits are issued by many Town Departments depending on the nature and type. Check the individual department page such as Building, Town Clerk, Selectmen, Conservation, Public Works, Police or Fire.
Back to top. Q. When & where do the town boards meet?A. Go to our home page and select the respective board.
Back to top. Q. When is the town meeting? When is town election day?A. Town meeting is the first Monday of June & November. Election day is the first Monday in May.
Back to top. Taxes
Q. What is the tax rate of The Town of Dracut?A. The 2009 tax rate is $10.86 per thousand.
Back to top. Q. When are tax bills sent out? When are they due?A. Tax bills are sent out quarterly the first day of July, October, and January & April. You have 30 days to pay them.
Back to top. Q. Who do I call if I have a question about my tax bill?A. Call the Assessor’s office at 978 453-2451
Back to top. Trash / Large Item Disposal
Q. How do I dispose of a large appliance?A. Call this number 1-888-870-8882 and they will tell you when to put it out for collection; a Fee applies.
Back to top. Q. How do I dispose of a Television or Computer?A. Call this number 1-888-870-8882 and they will tell you when to put it out for collection; a Fee applies.
Back to top. Q. How do I get a recycling bin and when do I put it out for pick-up?A. Call the Town Clerk’s Office at (978) 453-0951. Recycling material is picked up the same day as your regular trash pick-up. Everything must be out curbside by 7:00 a.m.
Back to top. Q. On what weeks is the trash picked up a day late?A. Here is a list of the 2009 state holidays. In those weeks your trash pick-up will be one day late if your normal pick-up is on the holiday or after the holiday! This applies only if the holiday falls Monday through Friday, not when the holiday falls on the weekend.
New Years Day - 01/01/2009
Martin Luther King -01/19/2009
Geo.Washington's - 02/16/2009
Patriots Day - 04/20/2009
Memorial Day - 05/25/2009
Independence Day - 07/04/2009
Labor Day - 09/07/2009
Columbus Day - 10/12/2009
Veteran's Day - 11/11/2009
Thanksgiving Day - 11/26/2009
Christmas Day - 12/25/2009
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