Recycling Centers in Haverhill, MA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Haverhill, Massachusetts. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Haverhill, Massachusetts. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Haverhill area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Haverhill: A Local Guide
Haverhill, Massachusetts is served by two distinct recycling operations with complementary roles. Haverhill Recycle Center at 95 Downing Ave is a city-run drop-off open exclusively to Haverhill and Bradford residents. Operating Wednesday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, it accepts free everyday recyclables (paper, cardboard, cans, glass, plastics #1–7, plastic film, textiles) alongside fee-based items: appliances ($15), mattresses ($25), tires ($5–$10), and TVs ($20–$25). Rechargeable batteries, fluorescent bulbs, motor oil, and medical sharps are also accepted free.
Windfield Recycling Services at 81 Hale St is a commercial metal and electronics buyer open to anyone—no residency requirement. It buys all ferrous metals (steel, iron, structural steel, demolition scrap), non-ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, lead), precious metals (gold, silver, platinum), and electronics. Hours are Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM (with a lunch break 12:00–12:30 PM) and Saturday 7:30 AM–12:00 PM. Hazardous liquids, oils, and lithium-ion batteries are not accepted.
Together the two facilities cover most recycling needs in the city. Residents of Haverhill or Bradford with bulky household items should head to the Recycle Center on Downing Ave; everyone else, or anyone with metal scrap to sell, should contact Windfield. For residents of neighboring communities who cannot use the city center, Lawrence and Methuen have commercial recycling options, and Andover operates its own municipal drop-off program.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection awarded Haverhill a $24,500 Sustainable Materials Recovery grant in 2026, underscoring the city's ongoing investment in recycling infrastructure. Nearby communities like Methuen received similar funding in the same round.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Haverhill
Can non-residents use the Haverhill Recycle Center on Downing Ave?
No. The Haverhill Recycle Center at 95 Downing Ave is open to Haverhill and Bradford residents only. If you live elsewhere in Essex County, consider the commercial options at Windfield Recycling (open to all, metals and electronics) or check your own municipality's drop-off program. Lawrence and Andover also have recycling facilities.
Where in Haverhill can I recycle an old laptop or smartphone?
Both facilities accept electronics. Windfield Recycling at 81 Hale St takes computers, phones, and other e-waste from anyone—no residency required—Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM and Sat 7:30 AM–Noon. Haverhill residents can also bring computers and electronics to the Haverhill Recycle Center on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Does Windfield Recycling in Haverhill buy gold or silver jewelry?
Yes. Windfield Recycling accepts gold, silver, platinum, and alloys and pays market rates. Pricing is not published online; call (800) 626-1230 or email office@windfield-us.com before visiting to ask about current precious-metal rates.
Are there recycling options near Haverhill for towns without their own center?
Yes. Windfield Recycling accepts drop-offs from anyone in the region for metals and electronics. For general household recyclables, residents of Methuen and Lawrence have local programs. Haverhill neighbors without a municipal center can also check RecycleSmart MA (recyclesmartma.org) for the nearest accepted-material drop-off locations.