G. Mello, the contractor responsible for Amesbury’s trash and recycling collection, has contacted the Mayor’s Office and apologized for the recent miscommunication regarding collection delays. G. Mello will have trucks out Friday, February 6, 2015 collecting in areas that did not receive collection in the last two weeks due to the weather. If G. Mello still deems any areas unsafe for their equipment and their employees, residents in those areas will be notified via a CodeRed automated phone call.
According to the City's contract with G. Mello, standard operating procedure for missed collections is for residents to hold all trash and recycling until the same day of the following week for collection on a regular schedule. However, given that multiple residents did not receive collection in two consecutive weeks, the Mayor's Office is asking G. Mello to put forth additional efforts. G. Mello has taken full responsibility for the confusion, and is operating on a regular schedule.
Any resident still experiencing delays after Friday, February 6, 2015 are encouraged to report issues to Mayor’s Aide Evan Kenney at kenneye@amesburyma.gov.
