Recycle Boston

Recycling Center in Boston, Massachusetts

📍 516 E 2nd St, Boston, MA 02127
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📞 +1 617-230-9583 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Recycle Boston is a South Boston-based pickup recycling service handling cardboard, mattresses, e-waste, and hazardous materials for residential and commercial customers across Massachusetts.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard (clean, dry corrugated)
✓ Mattresses and box springs (non-infested)
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Pallets (wood, plastic, metal)
✓ E-waste (computers, monitors, printers, phones)
✓ Hazardous waste (paint, solvents, batteries, fluorescent bulbs)
✓ Document shredding
✓ Commercial food scraps and soiled paper (composting)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Household Hazardous Waste · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Infested or badly soiled mattresses
✕ Walk-in drop-off of any materials — pickup scheduling required

Fees

  • All services — Quote-based; pricing depends on materials, volume, and pickup frequency — contact for a free estimate

Programs & events

  • Commercial composting — Food scraps and soiled paper pickup for businesses
  • Document shredding — Secure on-site or off-site document destruction and recycling
  • Hazardous waste pickup — Accepts paint, solvents, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs via scheduled collection

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off recycling at Recycle Boston's 516 E 2nd St address in South Boston?

No — Recycle Boston is a pickup service, not a public drop-off location. You book a pickup and they come to you. Call or text 617-230-9583 or visit recycleboston.org to schedule.

Does Recycle Boston pick up mattresses?

Yes, mattresses and box springs are accepted as long as they are not infested or badly soiled. Infested mattresses do not qualify for the program.

Does Recycle Boston handle hazardous household waste like old paint?

Yes. The service accepts hazardous materials including paint, solvents, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs via scheduled pickup. Contact them with details about what you have to get a quote.

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Contact & Location

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516 E 2nd St, Boston, MA 02127
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City / State
Boston, Massachusetts

Opening Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 PM

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