Recycling Centers in Fitchburg, MA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Fitchburg area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Fitchburg: A Local Guide
Fitchburg, a city of roughly 42,000 in northern Worcester County, hosts three distinct recycling facilities — each serving a different material category and customer base.
E.L. Harvey & Sons at 50 Arbor Way is Fitchburg's most full-service option, having operated since 1911. The fee-based transfer station and recycling facility accepts municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, roofing shingles, scrap metals, untreated wood, corrugated cardboard, and single-stream recyclables from both homeowners and contractors. Hours are Monday through Friday 7 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 7 AM to 11:30 AM. Tipping fees apply by material and weight.
At 15 Cobbler Drive, AKS Recycling & Transfer Station operates as the contracted facility for the City of Leominster — its access is restricted to Leominster residents with proof of residency. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 AM to noon, AKS offers one of the most comprehensive lists of accepted materials in the Montachusett region: single-stream recyclables, appliances, mattresses, tires, propane tanks, computers and TVs, windows and doors, mercury-containing products, and more. Fitchburg residents must use other facilities.
Tough Stuff Recycling at 145 Authority Drive fills a critical gap for bulky items and electronics. The facility is open to all — residential and commercial — Monday through Friday 7 AM to 3 PM, with no appointment needed for standard items. Mattresses and box springs are $25 per item for drop-off; furniture fees vary by piece. Electronics including computers, monitors, and TVs are accepted at no extra charge during normal hours. Tough Stuff is listed by RecycleSmart MA and partners with Massachusetts municipalities.
Fitchburg and Leominster together form the economic core of the Montachusett region. Residents needing materials not covered by these three facilities — such as HHW, paint, or sharps — should check the City of Fitchburg at fitchburgma.gov or the Massachusetts DEP's RecycleSmart directory. Additional options are available in nearby Leominster, Gardner, and Worcester.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Fitchburg
Where can I recycle a mattress or couch in Fitchburg, MA?
Tough Stuff Recycling at 145 Authority Drive accepts mattresses ($25/item drop-off), box springs, sofas, sectionals, recliners, and other upholstered furniture Monday through Friday 7 AM to 3 PM. No appointment required for standard items.
Can I drop off construction debris from a home renovation at E.L. Harvey in Fitchburg?
Yes — E.L. Harvey & Sons at 50 Arbor Way accepts C&D material, shingles, and clean wood from homeowners and contractors. Tipping fees apply by material and weight; call (978) 342-2200 or visit elharvey.com for the current fee schedule before loading your vehicle.
Is AKS Recycling on Cobbler Drive open to Fitchburg residents?
No — AKS Recycling at 15 Cobbler Drive is under contract for Leominster residents only. Proof of Leominster residency is required at the gate. Fitchburg residents can contact the City of Fitchburg at fitchburgma.gov for authorized disposal sites.
Where can I drop off old electronics in Fitchburg, MA?
Tough Stuff Recycling at 145 Authority Drive accepts computers, monitors, TVs, and small household electronics during regular business hours (Mon–Fri, 7 AM–3 PM) at no additional charge. Leominster residents can also bring electronics to AKS on Cobbler Drive on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 8 AM–noon.