Recycling Centers in Brockton, MA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Brockton, Massachusetts. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Brockton, Massachusetts. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Brockton area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Brockton: A Local Guide
Brockton, Massachusetts residents have access to one of the most comprehensive municipal recycling depots in Plymouth County. The Brockton Recycle Depot at 300 Oak Hill Way is a city-operated facility where residents on city trash service can drop off a sweeping range of materials — standard curbside recyclables, tires, appliances with freon, fluorescent lamps, electronics, batteries, automotive fluids, propane tanks, and sharps — most at no cost with proof of Brockton residency. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, year-round. Proof of residence is required for resident rates; non-residents and businesses can use the depot but pay higher fees per the schedule effective August 1, 2024.
One standout feature of the Brockton depot is its Paint Swap Shed: any Brockton resident or business can take leftover paint completely free with no quantity limit. The depot also accepts liquid latex and oil paint for disposal from April 1 through October 31 — the first 15 one-gallon cans per season are free for residents, then $5.00 each. Plastic bags and styrofoam are explicitly not accepted in the recycling bins; place those in the regular trash.
For Massachusetts bottle deposit refunds, Logan Redemption Center at 1104 N Montello St handles return of eligible deposit cans and bottles (carbonated soft drinks, beer, malt beverages bearing the 5-cent MA mark) and pays the 5-cent deposit on the spot. Open Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM, Saturday 9 AM–4 PM. Water bottles, juice, and wine are not covered under the current MA Bottle Bill.
If you have scrap metal to sell, Eco Recycling Systems at 195 Mulberry St has been buying ferrous and non-ferrous metals since 1997 — steel, aluminum, copper, brass, radiators, catalytic converters, and junk car bodies. They also handle oil and boiler tank removal. Open Monday–Friday 7 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 8 AM–12 PM. They do not offer towing services. The Massachusetts recycling hub has information on other centers statewide; nearby cities with additional options include Quincy and Plymouth.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Brockton
What can you recycle in Brockton, MA at the city depot?
The Brockton Recycle Depot at 300 Oak Hill Way accepts paper, cardboard, glass, plastics #1–5 and #7 (no bags or styrofoam), metal cans, textiles, cell phones, books, car tires, automotive batteries and fluids, fluorescent lamps, mercury-containing items, rechargeable/lithium batteries, propane tanks, refrigerators, air conditioners, stoves, electronics, TVs, and sharps. Liquid paint is accepted April 1–October 31. Proof of Brockton residency required for resident rates.
Can you drop off recycling at Home Depot in Brockton?
Home Depot in Massachusetts accepts certain items through its in-store take-back programs — compact fluorescent bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and plastic bags at the entrance. However, Home Depot is not a full-service recycling drop-off for electronics, appliances, or hazardous waste. For those items, Brockton residents should use the Brockton Recycle Depot at 300 Oak Hill Way (Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–3 PM).
Does the Brockton Recycle Depot require proof of residence?
Yes. The depot serves residents on city trash service and requires proof of Brockton residency for resident rates. Businesses and non-residents may use the facility but pay higher fees — for example, $10 per TV vs. $0.30/lb with a $30 minimum for non-residents. Sharps disposal is free for all Brockton residents. Call 508-580-7827 with questions.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Brockton, MA?
Eco Recycling Systems at 195 Mulberry St buys steel, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, electric motors, radiators, and junk car bodies. Open Monday–Friday 7 AM–4:30 PM, Saturday 8 AM–12 PM. Call (508) 587-4499 for current prices. They do not tow vehicles, so arrange transport before calling.