• What websites/phone numbers does a new tenant in Watertown need to know?
  • Do I need renter's insurance?
    • The short answer is yes, you do need renter's insurance.
      • Your landlord's property insurance does not cover your personal items.
      • Most insurance companies will give you a discount for having renter's insurance and car insurance together.  In fact, the discount is often more than the cost of basic renter's insurance.
      • Check your lease, it may require you to have renter's insurance.
  • How is garbage collected in Watertown?
    • Garbage is collected every week, usually by 6 AM. Your garbage should be placed in the grey bin and the lid should be able to close.
    • Recycling is collected every other week and should be placed in the blue recycling bins.  Anything that is not collected should be thrown away with next week's garbage.
    • If you lose or damage your grey or blue bin, talk to your landlord about purchasing a new one.
    • 1431 and 1431 1/2 E Main St are collected on Wednesdays.
    • 209 and 211 Herman St  are also collected on Wednesdays.