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

• Trash barrel size
• General
• Taxes
• Trash / Large Item Disposal

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Trash barrel size

Q.  Is there a size limit on the trash barrel I can use?

A.  Yes. [more]
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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Q.  When & where do the town boards meet?

A.  Go to our home page and select the respective board.
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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.
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Taxes

Q.  What is the tax rate of The Town of Dracut?

A.  The 2009 tax rate is $10.86 per thousand.
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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.
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Q.  Who do I call if I have a question about my tax bill?

A.  Call the Assessor’s office at 978 453-2451
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Q.  On what weeks is the trash picked up a day late?

A.  Here is a list of the State holidays. In those weeks your trash pick-up will be one day late. This applies only if the holiday falls Monday through Friday, not when the holiday falls on the weekend.

New Years Day -
Martin Luther King -
President's Day -
Patriots Day -
Memorial Day -
Independence Day -
Labor Day -
Columbus Day -
Veteran's Day -
Thanksgiving Day -
Christmas Day -
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