Recycling Centers in Boxborough, MA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Boxborough, Massachusetts. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Boxborough, 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 Boxborough: A Local Guide
Boxborough, Massachusetts offers two recycling facilities on Codman Hill Road, but they serve very different needs. The Boxborough Transfer Station at 520 Codman Hill Rd. is the town's municipal facility for residents — open Wednesday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. It accepts trash, single-stream recyclables (paper, cardboard, glass, cans), yard waste, and special-handling items like CRTs and televisions in its Mercury Shed. Entry requires an annual sticker ($150–$180/year for FY2026; seniors 65+ receive a free sticker), available to Boxborough residents with proof of residency.
Just a few hundred feet away, Roof Top Recycling at 369 Codman Hill Rd. is a specialized commercial recycler focused entirely on asphalt shingles from roofing tear-offs. Family-owned and certified by both CertainTeed and GAF, the company is open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM–12:00 PM with a one-ton minimum per load. It serves roofing contractors and businesses throughout Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire — not general household recycling. Processed shingle material is reused in road construction projects.
The Transfer Station also hosts a Swap Shed — a community reuse exchange open during station hours where Boxborough residents can drop off or pick up gently used household goods, books, tools, and small appliances. All items must be clean, functional, and approved by on-site volunteers. Large electronics, textiles, upholstered furniture, and construction materials are not accepted at the Swap Shed. Starting fall 2025, residents without a sticker may show a utility bill and photo ID as alternative residency documentation.
Residents in nearby towns looking for transfer station access can explore facilities in Acton, Littleton, Stow, and Harvard. For questions about Boxborough's station, contact the Department of Public Works at (978) 263-3059 or email ken.march@town.boxborough.ma.us.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Boxborough
Who can use the Boxborough Transfer Station, and what does a sticker cost?
The station is open to Boxborough residents only. An annual sticker is required and costs $150 for full-year stickers purchased April 1–July 31 (FY2026) or $180 if purchased August 1–December 31. Prorated six-month stickers are $75; one-time-use stickers are $50. Seniors age 65 and older qualify for a free sticker. See the Boxborough Transfer Station page for full details.
Can I bring my old shingles to Roof Top Recycling as a homeowner?
Roof Top Recycling requires a minimum of one ton per load and primarily serves roofing contractors. Homeowners with a single-home tear-off can ask their contractor to handle the drop-off, or call (978) 263-1899 to discuss options directly. Walk-in appointments are available during business hours.
What is the Boxborough Transfer Station Swap Shed?
The Swap Shed is a free community reuse exchange located at the transfer station — open the same hours (Wednesday 3–7 PM and Saturday 8 AM–4 PM). Residents may bring or take clean, functional household items, books, tools, and small appliances. Large electronics, textiles, and broken items are not accepted. Boxborough residency required.
Where can I recycle electronics in or near Boxborough, MA?
The Boxborough Transfer Station accepts CRTs and televisions at its Mercury Shed. For broader e-waste options, neighboring Acton has a transfer station on Massachusetts Ave, and Littleton has Tech Recycling Solutions at 410 Great Rd. For state-wide guidance visit Massachusetts recycling resources.