Grafton Highway Department & Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Grafton, Massachusetts
About This Location
The Grafton Brush Dump & Recycling Center, run by the town's Department of Public Works at 64 Old Westboro Road, is a residents-only drop-off for yard waste and recyclables. A town permit (about $25) is required and material must originate in Grafton. The brush dump takes leaves, grass clippings, hedge and plant trimmings, and brush up to 10 inches in diameter, along with branches and shrubs. Permits are sold at the DPW office at the same address, or at the brush dump on Saturdays. Hours are limited and partly seasonal, so confirm the current schedule with the DPW before you load up the truck.
What Grafton Highway Department & Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Yard Waste
What they do not accept
The brush dump is for yard waste and brush that originated in Grafton. Material larger than 10 inches in diameter and out-of-town material are not accepted. For household hazardous waste, Grafton runs separate HHW collection days (see the town's Household Hazardous Waste Disposal page) rather than accepting it at the brush dump.
Fees
- Annual permit — $25.00 (required; sold at DPW office at 64 Old Westboro Rd or at the brush dump on Saturdays)
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Grafton residents only; a ~$25 town permit is required and material must originate in Grafton. Recycling-center hours are limited and parts of the schedule are seasonal — confirm with the DPW.
Programs & events
- One-day pass — Grafton has offered a one-day brush-dump pass in addition to the annual permit; confirm current availability with the DPW
- Household Hazardous Waste collection days — The town holds separate HHW collection events rather than taking HHW at the brush dump
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Grafton Brush Dump & Recycling Center?
It is open to Grafton residents only, and the material you bring must have originated in Grafton. You need a town permit (about $25), available at the DPW office at 64 Old Westboro Road or at the brush dump on Saturdays.
What are the hours?
The town lists the recycling center as open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 AM-2:00 PM and Saturdays 8:00 AM-1:00 PM. Some brush-dump hours are seasonal and the dump typically opens around April 1, so check the DPW page or call 508-839-8525 for the current schedule.
What can I drop off?
The brush dump takes leaves, grass clippings, hedge and plant trimmings and prunings, branches, shrubs, and brush up to 10 inches in diameter. For household hazardous waste, Grafton runs separate collection days.
How much is the permit?
The brush-dump permit is about $25. Buy it at the Department of Public Works office at 64 Old Westboro Road, or at the brush dump on Saturdays only.
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