Recycling Centers in Chestnut Hill, MA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Chestnut Hill area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Chestnut Hill: A Local Guide
Chestnut Hill, a neighborhood straddling Brookline and Newton in Greater Boston, has two recycling facilities on record. Casella Waste Systems at 815 Newton St (617-487-4636) operates a commercial-only transfer station open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The facility consolidates and transports waste for registered business customers — it does not accept public residential drop-offs. Fee details are posted at the scale house; businesses can set up an account by calling Casella customer care at 802-683-3984.
ALA Recycling Industries at 29 Audubon Dr (617-332-3280) is a family-run operation with over 40 years of experience buying and reselling used Gaylord boxes and recycling paper, plastic, precious metals, and electronic scrap. The company maintains warehouses in 50+ U.S. cities and primarily serves commercial clients; hours listed on the website are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Residential customers should call ahead to confirm walk-in availability.
Brookline and Newton residents looking for curbside recycling or household drop-off programs should contact the Town of Brookline DPW or the City of Newton's recycling page — neither facility in this listing is set up for residential use. Neighboring communities with additional options include Boston. For a full Massachusetts directory, visit the Massachusetts recycling centers page.
Both businesses in Chestnut Hill are tailored to commercial needs: Casella handles high-volume solid waste transfer, while ALA specializes in Gaylord-box buyback and commodity recycling streams. Companies in the area generating large quantities of cardboard, plastic film, or electronic scrap can request a free quote from ALA at 617-332-3280 or via alarecycling.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Chestnut Hill
Can Brookline or Newton residents drop off recycling at the Casella station in Chestnut Hill?
No. The Casella transfer station at 815 Newton St is strictly commercial — residents are not permitted. The Town of Brookline DPW and City of Newton both offer residential curbside recycling programs.
Does ALA Recycling in Chestnut Hill buy scrap metal or old electronics?
ALA Recycling lists precious metals and electronic scrap among its accepted materials alongside paper, plastic, and Gaylord boxes. The company primarily serves commercial clients; call 617-332-3280 before visiting to confirm current walk-in availability and pricing.
What are Casella's hours at the Chestnut Hill transfer station?
Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The station is closed on weekends and major holidays including New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Where else can businesses recycle in the greater Boston area near Chestnut Hill?
Casella operates several transfer stations across eastern Massachusetts. WM and Republic Services also serve the Boston metro. For a broader view, the Massachusetts recycling centers page lists facilities by city.