Recycling Centers in East Boston, MA
Find drop-off recycling locations in East Boston, Massachusetts. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in East Boston, Massachusetts. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the East Boston area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in East Boston: A Local Guide
East Boston, the harborside neighborhood of Boston at ZIP code 02128, is served by two recycling businesses listed here: Vina East Boston Bottle & Can (Vina Redemption) at 442 Bennington St, which redeems Massachusetts 5-cent bottle and can deposits Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, and Joshua Recycling & Demolition Services at 39 W Eagle St, a licensed pickup-based recycling and demolition contractor operating since 2000.
Vina Redemption is the neighborhood's go-to for Massachusetts Bottle Bill returns — the 5-cent refund on eligible carbonated soft drinks, beer, malt beverages, and deposit water bottles. Walk in during posted hours with your empty containers; no permit or appointment is needed. For a broader recycling drop-off for paper, glass, or electronics, note that Vina handles only deposit containers under M.G.L. c. 94 § 321.
Joshua Recycling & Demolition Services (617-312-6315, info@joshuarecycling.com) handles scrap metal pickup — copper, aluminum, wire — plus appliance removal, junk car buyback, demolition debris, and full property cleanouts. Because the company primarily dispatches crews rather than operating an open scrap yard, callers should phone ahead to schedule. Residents in neighboring Chelsea, Winthrop, and Lynn are within the service area as well. For state recycling programs see the Massachusetts recycling page.
The City of Boston operates a curbside recycling program for East Boston residents covering paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and metal containers — check the Boston Public Works Department for your pickup days. E-waste, paint, and household hazardous waste are handled through periodic Boston HHW collection events announced on the city's website.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in East Boston
Where can I return bottles and cans for a deposit refund in East Boston?
Vina East Boston Bottle & Can (Vina Redemption) at 442 Bennington St is open Monday–Saturday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. It redeems eligible Massachusetts 5-cent deposit containers (carbonated soft drinks, beer, malt beverages, and deposit water bottles).
Where can I drop off or sell scrap metal in East Boston?
Joshua Recycling & Demolition Services (617-312-6315) picks up scrap copper, aluminum, and electrical wire from East Boston and surrounding neighborhoods including Chelsea and Winthrop. Call ahead to schedule; they also pay cash for junk cars.
Does East Boston have a 24-hour recycling drop-off?
There is no verified 24-hour unmanned recycling container site in East Boston at this time. The City of Boston offers curbside recycling pickup for most residential addresses. Check the Boston Public Works Department for your collection schedule.
Can Joshua Recycling handle a full property cleanout in East Boston?
Yes. Joshua Recycling & Demolition Services offers full residential and commercial property cleanouts — including attics, basements, and post-construction debris — as well as bobcat services and demolition. Call (617) 312-6315 to schedule and confirm current availability.