Brockton Recycle Depot
Recycling Center in Brockton, Massachusetts
About This Location
The Brockton Recycle Depot at 300 Oak Hill Way is a full-service municipal drop-off facility operated by the City of Brockton Department of Public Works. Open Monday through Saturday year-round, it accepts standard household recyclables, electronics, appliances, automotive fluids, tires, hazardous household chemicals, and paint — all in one location. Proof of Brockton residency is required.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Fees
- Car tires (residents) — $2.00 on or off rim
- Car tires (non-residents) — $6.00 off rim / $8.00 on rim
- TVs and monitors (residents) — $10.00
- TVs and monitors (non-residents) — $0.30 per pound, $30.00 minimum
- Appliances with freon — A/C, refrigerator, dehumidifier (residents) — Free
- Appliances with freon (non-residents) — $30.00
- Paint — first 15 one-gallon cans per season (residents) — Free; cans 16+ are $5.00 each
- Paint (non-residents) — $8.00 per gallon can
- Propane tanks (residents) — Free
- Propane tanks (non-residents) — $5.00 for #20 grill size / $2.00 for #1 small
- Other electronics (non-residents) — $10.00
- Waste oil / antifreeze — first 5 gallons (residents) — Free; $1.00 per additional gallon
- Sharps (Brockton residents) — Free
- Compost bins — $25.00 each (available for purchase)
Access & restrictions
Brockton residents on city trash service only — proof of residence required. Businesses and non-residents may use at higher non-resident rates. · No landscapers. Paint and chemical drop-off seasonal: April 1 – October 31 only. Paint Swap Shed open to all residents and businesses — take free paint with no limit.
Programs & events
- Paint Swap Shed — Free paint available to all Brockton residents and businesses — no limit. Take what you need.
- Hazardous Waste Day — Gasoline accepted on designated Hazardous Waste Day only — call 508-580-7827 for scheduled dates
- Sharps Take-Back — Free needle and syringe disposal for all Brockton residents year-round
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need proof of residence to use the Brockton Recycle Depot?
Yes. The depot serves Brockton residents on city trash service, and proof of residence is required for resident rates on items like tires, paint, and electronics. Businesses and non-residents can use the facility but pay higher fees per the rate schedule effective August 1, 2024.
What plastics does Brockton Recycle Depot accept?
The depot accepts plastic containers #1 through #5 and #7. Plastic bags and styrofoam are explicitly not accepted — place those in the regular trash.
Can I drop off paint at the Brockton Recycle Depot?
Yes, but only from April 1 through October 31. Brockton residents on city trash can drop off the first 15 one-gallon cans per season free; additional cans are $5.00 each. Dry or empty paint cans should go in the regular trash with the lids off. There is also a Paint Swap Shed on-site where you can take free paint with no limit.
How do I dispose of a TV or electronics in Brockton?
Brockton residents can drop off TVs and CRT monitors at the Recycle Depot for $10.00. Other electronics are accepted free. Non-residents pay $0.30 per pound with a $30.00 minimum for TVs. Hours are Monday–Saturday, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM at 300 Oak Hill Way (across from UPS). Call 508-580-7827 to confirm.
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