The Newton Public Works Department has made some changes to the free self-service recycling area at the City’s Sanitary Landfill. According to City staff, the changes were caused by the repeated dumping of non-recyclable items such as oil and other liquids. The area is now located inside the landfill’s gate, and is only accessible during the landfill’s regular hours. Public Works Department staff note dumping oil and other liquids into the roll-off containers causes the entire load to become contaminated and non-recyclable. Items accepted at the free self-service recycling area remain the same as those allowed under the City of Newton’s curbside collection. For more information, contact Newton’s Public Works Department.