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About This Location

Raw Material Recovery Corporation at 461 West Broadway in Gardner is a weekday drop-off facility for electronics, appliances, scrap metal, and bulky items. It accepts computers and home electronics, large and small appliances, TVs, grills and lawn mowers, exercise equipment, furniture, and mattresses and box springs. The company also operates recycling at a Leominster location. Customers typically unload their own vehicles; call ahead to confirm current fees and hours before you go.

What Raw Material Recovery Corporation Accepts

✓ Computers & home electronics
✓ Televisions (TVs)
✓ Large appliances (white goods)
✓ Small appliances
✓ Scrap metal (Includes lead-acid batteries, electric motors, microwaves per directory listings)
✓ Mattresses & box springs
✓ Exercise equipment
✓ Grills & lawn mowers
✓ Furniture

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Mattresses

What they do not accept

No published banned-item list. This is a scrap/e-waste and appliance drop-off, not a municipal station, so it does not handle household trash, curbside single-stream recycling, or household hazardous waste. Call ahead to confirm.

Fees

  • Certain items (e.g. TVs/appliances) — Fees apply to some items; see company site for the full fee list

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open weekday drop-off; customers generally unload their own vehicles. Some items are free and some carry a fee, so call 978-730-8266 to confirm pricing before hauling.

Programs & events

  • Appliance recycling — Recovers metal from large and small appliances; also operates a Leominster recycling location

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Raw Material Recovery's hours in Gardner?

The Gardner drop-off is open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM and is closed on weekends. Some directory listings show slightly different weekday hours, so call 978-730-8266 to confirm before visiting.

Does Raw Material Recovery accept TVs and old electronics?

Yes. They take computers and home electronics and TVs, along with large and small appliances. Some items carry a disposal fee, so confirm current pricing by phone or on their website first.

Can I drop off scrap metal and appliances here?

Yes. Scrap metal, large appliances (white goods), small appliances, grills, lawn mowers, and exercise equipment are all accepted. Customers typically unload their own vehicles.

Is recycling free at Raw Material Recovery?

Some materials are accepted for free while others carry a fee, depending on the item. Their price sheet and staff can tell you which items cost money; call 978-730-8266 to confirm before you load up.

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Contact & Location

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Address
461 W Broadway, Gardner, MA 01440
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City / State
Gardner, Massachusetts

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed