Recycling Centers in Acton, MA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Acton, Massachusetts. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Acton, Massachusetts can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Acton: A Local Guide
Acton, Massachusetts offers two distinct recycling facilities that serve different needs. The Acton Transfer Station & Recycling Center at 14 Forest Rd is the town's full-service municipal facility, open Tuesday through Saturday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. It accepts an exceptionally broad range of materials — household trash (in Pay-As-You-Throw bags), mixed recyclables, electronics, TVs, scrap metal, appliances, tires, mattresses, motor oil, antifreeze, propane tanks, mercury lamps, styrofoam, yard waste, clothing, books, and more. Access requires a Transfer Station sticker or a single-trip fee; a recycling-only sticker costs $15 per year ($10 for residents 65+). Contact the facility at (978) 929-7742 or email highway@actonma.gov.
Clean Out Your Office LLC at 898 Main St, Suite 4 is a business-focused electronics recycler serving commercial clients across Greater Boston and southern New Hampshire. It offers free pickup for large quantities of office e-waste — computers, servers, monitors (including CRTs), copiers, printers, and networking gear — with reasonable quoted rates for smaller loads. Drop-off is available near Acton/Concord (call (978) 263-1072 or email sales@cleanoutyouroffice.com to confirm the current drop-off address and arrange a visit). All materials are recycled to EPA regulations and every client receives a written certificate of recycling.
For Acton residents, the Transfer Station is the go-to for nearly everything, including household hazardous waste events organized separately by the town — see acton-ma.gov/141/Hazardous-Waste for the schedule. Businesses with large volumes of computers and office technology will find Clean Out Your Office's pickup service both more convenient and often free. Neighboring communities with recycling options include Concord, Westford, Maynard, and Littleton. For the full Massachusetts directory, see the Massachusetts state recycling page.
Acton sits within a cluster of Middlesex County towns served by the RecycleSmart MA network, which coordinates regional electronics and HHW collection events. Residents in Boxborough, Carlisle, or Stow (who may not have their own transfer station) sometimes use Acton's facility if eligible — check with those towns' DPW offices for reciprocal access agreements.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Acton
What are the hours for the Acton Transfer Station?
The Acton Transfer Station at 14 Forest Rd is open Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Call (978) 929-7742 to confirm holiday hours.
Do I need a permit or sticker to use the Acton Transfer Station?
Yes — a Transfer Station sticker or per-trip fee is required. Residents who only want to drop off recyclables (no trash) can buy a recycling-only sticker for $15/year ($10 for residents 65+). Stickers can be purchased at the gate. For current pricing on the full sticker, see acton-ma.gov/508/Fees.
Where can businesses in Acton recycle computers and office electronics?
Clean Out Your Office LLC at 898 Main St offers free pickup for large commercial e-waste loads (computers, servers, monitors, copiers, printers). Call (978) 263-1072 or email sales@cleanoutyouroffice.com to schedule. A certificate of recycling is provided on completion. Residents with a few personal devices can bring them to the Acton Transfer Station instead.
Are there recycling centers near Acton in neighboring towns?
Yes — nearby options include the Town of Concord Transfer Station at 141 Keyes Rd (978-318-3295) and resources in Westford, Maynard, and Littleton. See the Massachusetts recycling directory for a full statewide listing.