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Most Frequently Asked Questions

	Description	Dept./Category	Last Updated
1	What day is my trash and recycling collected?	Public Works	7/28/2008
2	What products are considered hazardous waste and how do I dispose of them?	Public Works	7/28/2008
3	What is considered yard waste and when is it collected?	Public Works	8/4/2008
4	How can I obtain a compost bin?	Public Works	7/28/2008
5	How does Arlington dispose of Trash and Recycling?	Public Works	7/28/2008
6	Recycling Tips	Public Works	8/27/2008
7	How do we obtain a marriage license?	Clerk	6/16/2008
8	When are CRTs from TVs and Computers collected?	Public Works	9/2/2008
9	How can I obtain a rain barrel?	Public Works	7/28/2008
10	Are there any parking bans in Arlington?	Parking	6/26/2007
11	What is the purpose of the horn that sounds twice daily in the east Arlington area?	Fire	3/20/2008
12	Can I Appeal a Parking Ticket?	Parking	5/22/2008
13	When and where do I need to place smoke detectors in my home?	Fire	6/9/2008
14	How do I get an appliance or other 'white good' removed?	Public Works	7/28/2008
15	What do I do if I move out of Arlington?	Tax Collector - Treasurer	2/25/2008
16	How do I recycle inkjet and toner cartridges?	Public Works	7/28/2008
17	Do I need a permit for a yard sale?	Permits	2/21/2008
18	Am I entitled to an abatement for motor vehicle excise tax?	Tax Collector - Treasurer	2/25/2008
19	Can barbecue grills be safely used on porches, balconies, or outside decks?	Fire	4/16/2008
21	What are the rules for parking in Arlington?	Parking	6/17/2008
20	What is the procedure for getting a POD?	Permits	2/21/2008
22	Who is my State Senator?	Clerk	2/19/2008
23	What if I don't receive a Real Estate Tax Bill?	Tax Collector - Treasurer	2/25/2008
24	Sign Permit	Permits	2/21/2008
25	Does Arlington have an Emergency Plan?	Fire	2/20/2008
26	How can I apply for a Firearms I.D. Card?	Police	5/21/2007
27	How do I obtain my records from the Police Department?	Police	6/16/2008
28	How do I change the old owners name that appears on the Tax Bill, after purchasing the property?	Tax Collector - Treasurer	2/25/2008
29	How do I become a police officer?	Police	5/21/2007
31	What is the Arlington Request/Answer Center?	Web Site	2/24/2008
30	How do I change the old owner's name that appears on the Water Bill, after purchasing the property?	Tax Collector - Treasurer	2/25/2008
32	How do I change the mailing address on my Personal Property Tax Bill?	Tax Collector - Treasurer	2/25/2008
33	How do I change the mailing address on my Water Bill?	Tax Collector - Treasurer	2/25/2008
40	How to prevent rabies	Animal Control	2/25/2008
41	What are some of the key annual celebrations in town?	Miscellaneous	2/19/2008
34	Does the Town have any function facilities for events such as weddings, receptions or parties?	Miscellaneous	2/19/2008
35	What is the last day to register voters for the 2008 Annual Town Election?	Clerk	2/19/2008
36	Information about portable fire extinguishers.	Fire	4/16/2008
37	What is the date of the 2008 Annual Town Election?	Clerk	2/19/2008
38	Building Permit	Permits	2/21/2008
39	How do I get gas service?	Miscellaneous	2/19/2008
42	Does Arlington have a recycling committee?	Public Works	7/28/2008
43	What if I do not receive my Water Bill?	Tax Collector - Treasurer	2/25/2008
44	How to add an agenda item to a Board of Selectmen meeting?	Board of Selectmen	2/24/2008
45	Information about 911 Calls	Police	6/2/2008
46	Non-911 emergency phone numbers	Miscellaneous	2/19/2008
47	What is the disqualifying criteria for issuance of a License to Carry Firearms?	Police	2/19/2008
48	Street Sweeping	Public Works	2/20/2008
49	How can I get a dumpster permit?	Permits	2/21/2008
50	How do I pursue a warrant article for Town Meeting?	Board of Selectmen	2/19/2008