Haverhill Recycle Center – Residents-Only Drop-Off

Name: Haverhill Recycle Center
Address: 95 Downing Ave, Haverhill, Haverhill, MA, US
Telephone: +1 978-420-3817

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About This Location

The Haverhill Recycle Center at 95 Downing Ave (behind the DPW garage off Primrose Street) is a municipal drop-off open year-round to Haverhill and Bradford residents only. It takes everyday recyclables plus a wide range of harder-to-dispose items including appliances, TVs and monitors, tires, mattresses, auto batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and medical sharps. Some bulky and hazardous items carry a per-item fee, while general recycling and universal waste like fluorescent bulbs and rechargeable batteries are free. The center is open just two days a week, Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

What Haverhill Recycle Center Accepts

✓ Mixed paper and cardboard

✓ Aluminum and steel cans

✓ Glass bottles and jars

✓ Plastics #1-#7

✓ Textiles (Bagged clothing, linens, footwear, fashion accessories)

✓ Plastic film and bags

✓ Medical sharps (In puncture-proof containers)

✓ Fluorescent bulbs (Universal waste, free)

✓ Thermostats (mercury-containing) (Universal waste, free)

✓ Rechargeable and button batteries (Free)

✓ Motor oil

✓ Scrap metal

✓ Large appliances ($15 fee each (washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, A/C))

✓ Lawnmowers and snow blowers ($15 fee each)

✓ Tires ($5 passenger, $10 truck)

✓ TVs and monitors ($20 flat/CRT, $25 console/projection)

✓ Mattresses and box springs ($25 each)

✓ Auto batteries ($5 each)

✓ Computers and home electronics

✓ Propane tanks

✓ Fire extinguishers

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Styrofoam

✕ Trash bags

✕ Wallpaper and metallic wrapping paper

✕ Hazardous substances

✕ Aquariums

✕ Building materials, brick, concrete, asphalt

✕ Furniture

Open to Haverhill and Bradford residents only. Bulky, appliance, electronic, tire, mattress, and auto-battery items carry per-item fees; general recycling and universal waste (bulbs, thermostats, rechargeable batteries) are free.

Fees

Large appliances — $15 each
Lawnmowers/snow blowers — $15 each
Passenger tires — $5
Truck tires — $10
TVs/monitors (flat or CRT) — $20
Console/projection TVs — $25
Mattresses/box springs — $25 each
Auto batteries — $5 each

Access & restrictions

residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Haverhill and Bradford residents only; proof of residency expected. A free annual Yard Waste Sticker is required only to use the grass/leaf and brush piles (available at City Hall, DPW, the recycling center, or Shoe City Hardware).

Programs & events

Universal waste collection
Mattress and box spring recycling

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the Haverhill Recycle Center?

The center at 95 Downing Ave is open to Haverhill and Bradford residents only, year-round. Be prepared to show proof of residency. A free Yard Waste Sticker is required only if you want to use the grass/leaf and brush piles.

What are the Haverhill Recycle Center hours?

The center is open just two days a week: Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It is closed the rest of the week.

Do they accept CRT and old TVs, and is there a fee?

Yes. Flat-screen and CRT TVs or monitors are accepted for a $20 fee, and larger console or projection TVs cost $25. Fees are paid at the center (online payment is also available through the city).

Is there a charge for tires, mattresses, or appliances?

Yes. Passenger tires are $5 and truck tires $10; mattresses and box springs are $25 each; large appliances and lawnmowers/snow blowers are $15 each; auto batteries are $5. Everyday recycling and universal waste like fluorescent bulbs and rechargeable batteries are free.

What is NOT accepted at the Haverhill Recycle Center?

The center does not take Styrofoam, trash bags, wallpaper or metallic wrapping paper, hazardous substances, aquariums, furniture, or construction debris such as brick, concrete, asphalt, and building materials.

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