Green Salem
Recycling Center in Andover, Massachusetts
About This Location
"Green Salem" is the City of Salem, Massachusetts waste-reduction initiative — a municipal recycling and reuse program, not a staffed public drop-off facility. Its goal is to cut the city's trash tonnage by boosting recycling, diverting reusable items, and educating residents. The program runs curbside recycling, periodic e-waste events, mattress and textile recycling, TerraCycle hard-to-recycle collections, repair cafés, and publishes an A-to-Z recycling guide. The Andover address shown in some listings does not match a Green Salem drop-off location, so treat this as program information for Salem residents and confirm any event or drop-off details directly with the Green Salem coordinator before making a trip.
What Green Salem Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Mattresses · Textiles & Clothing
What they do not accept
Green Salem is a Salem city program rather than a drive-up recycling yard. There is no verified daily public drop-off counter, and the Andover (46 Lowell Junction Rd) address in some listings does not correspond to a Green Salem site. Use the program's A-Z guide and event calendar, or contact the coordinator, before dropping anything off.
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · Municipal waste-reduction program for Salem residents. Services run through curbside collection, scheduled events, and partner programs rather than a staffed Andover drop-off. Verify any location/event before visiting.
Programs & events
- E-waste recycling events — Periodic electronics collection events for residents
- Textile recycling (HELPSY) — Clothing and textile diversion through a HELPSY partnership
- TerraCycle collections — Drop-offs for hard-to-recycle items via TerraCycle
- Repair cafés and A-Z guide — Repair events and an online A-to-Z recycling guide to reduce trash tonnage
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Salem a drop-off recycling center in Andover?
No. Green Salem is the City of Salem's waste-reduction program, not a staffed drop-off facility. The Andover address (46 Lowell Junction Rd) listed in some directories does not match a Green Salem site, so verify before you drive out.
What does Green Salem help you recycle?
The program supports curbside recycling, periodic e-waste events, mattress and box-spring recycling, textile/clothing collection through HELPSY, and hard-to-recycle items via TerraCycle. It also publishes an A-to-Z recycling guide.
How do I reach Green Salem?
Green Salem lists a Waste Reduction Coordinator line (978-619-5672) on its website, greensalem.com. Check the site's event calendar and A-Z guide for current drop-off and collection details.
Where is household hazardous waste handled?
HHW is typically handled through scheduled municipal collection events, not this program's routine services. Residents should check their city's solid-waste page or MassDEP's "How & Where to Recycle" guide for the nearest HHW collection.
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