The Melrose Public Works Department's City Yard on Tremont Street is where Melrosians can drop off large items for recycling or trash, including televisions and computers; tires; items containing mercury; yard waste and more. Snow and ice removal operations also run out of the City Yard during the winter.
The City Yard also hosts special drop off days throughout the year for specialty items and an annual Household Hazardous Waste Day in October.