Recycling Centers in Bolton, MA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Bolton, Massachusetts. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Bolton, Massachusetts. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Bolton area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Bolton: A Local Guide
Bolton, a small town in Worcester County, MA, has two recycling-related addresses in our directory, but only one is a public-access facility. The Bolton Transfer Station & Recycling Center at 95 Forbush Mill Rd is the town's municipal solid-waste and recycling facility, operated by the Bolton DPW. It is open to Bolton residents only — a current annual sticker ($50/year standard; $25/year for residents 65+) is required for access. The station is open three days a week: Wednesday 1:00–7:00 PM, Friday 1:00–4:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Recycling is mandatory in Bolton.
The Bolton Transfer Station accepts an unusually broad range of materials free of charge: standard curbside recyclables (mixed paper, cardboard, glass, plastics #1–#7, aluminum, and tin cans), plus computers and home electronics, TVs, scrap metal, small and large appliances, furniture, mattresses, tires, motor oil, antifreeze, automotive batteries, CFL/mercury-containing products, latex paint, books, clothing, linens, and more. Household trash goes in official Pay-As-You-Throw bags ($5.00 for 33-gallon; $3.25 for 15-gallon, effective February 2025). Bulky waste is accepted at tiered fees. Construction debris, propane tanks, and oil-based paints are not accepted; hazardous waste goes to the annual Devens regional HHW event.
The second listing, ParagonR3 at 41 Main St, is a national commercial electronics refurbisher serving the wireless industry — it is not a public drop-off for consumers. ParagonR3 buys, grades, data-wipes, and refurbishes cellphones, tablets, and MP3 players for business clients; devices that cannot be refurbished are recycled. Bolton residents with old phones or consumer electronics should bring them to the transfer station, not to ParagonR3. For more recycling options in central Massachusetts, see Massachusetts listings or browse neighboring towns including Acton, Berlin, Clinton, and Hudson.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Bolton
Who can use the Bolton Transfer Station?
The Bolton Transfer Station is open to Bolton residents only. You must display a valid annual sticker ($50 standard; $25 for residents 65+) to enter. Non-residents are not permitted. Contact the DPW at 978-779-6402 or dpw@townofbolton.com for sticker information.
Does Bolton have curbside recycling pickup?
Recycling is mandatory in Bolton, but residents primarily use the transfer station as a drop-off rather than a curbside collection. The Bolton Transfer Station accepts a wide range of materials from residents on its three open days (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). Check with the Bolton DPW for any curbside program updates.
Can I drop off old electronics at ParagonR3 in Bolton?
No. ParagonR3 is a business-to-business wireless device refurbisher and does not accept public drop-offs. Bolton residents can recycle consumer electronics free of charge at the Bolton Transfer Station on Forbush Mill Rd.
Where can I dispose of paint or hazardous waste in Bolton, MA?
The Bolton Transfer Station accepts latex paint (not oil-based). For household hazardous waste including oil-based paint, solvents, and pesticides, Bolton residents should attend the annual regional HHW collection held in Devens. Check the Bolton HHW page for the next scheduled date.