Health Department

Health Dept Relocation

Mission Statement

The Health Department enforces Massachusetts General Laws, State Environmental and Sanitary Codes, City of Leominster Ordinances and Regulations. The Health Department has the primary responsibility of protecting and improving the public health and well-being of the Leominster Community. The enforcement and inspection activities ensure a safe and healthy environment in which to live and work.

The Health Department accomplishes this through the following key activities: 

  • Administrative - Researching, planning, evaluating, and developing programs, policies and procedures
  • Environmental Compliance Investigation and Enforcement
  • Housing Code Inspection and Enforcement
  • Food Safety Investigation and Enforcement
  • Permitting and Licensure
  • Education and Consultation
  • Health and Medical Service
  • Tobacco Control

Rubbish / Recycle


Official Overflow Trash Bags are Available for Purchase in the Health Department

  • $20 for a Roll of 5 Bags 
  • $4 a Bag 

Cash or Check Only.

Collection Schedule

Holidays That Will Change the Weekly Rubbish/Recycling Schedule:

  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day (July 4th)
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

Recycling Information

Beyond The Bin

The Beyond the Bin search tool is next level recycle searching.  Use it to find out how and where to donate or recycle items that can’t go in your home recycling bin and are too good to trash. Choose from the material categories listed or enter a keyword and your location, then choose an option for drop-off, pick-up, mail-in and hit search!

Can I Recycle It?

RecycleSmartMA.org