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About This Location

Resident-only drop-off facility serving Marlborough, MA — recyclables, bulk items, electronics, tires, yard waste, and motor oil accepted with a valid City permit.

What this location Accepts

✓ Comingled recyclables (bottles, cans, cardboard, paper)
✓ Bulk items: furniture, home decor, toys
✓ Electronics (TVs, computers, monitors)
✓ AC units, refrigerators, dehumidifiers (bulk item category)
✓ Mattresses and box springs (bulk item category)
✓ Tires (up to 4 per year, rims removed, max 20-inch)
✓ Motor oil (up to 16 quarts per year, uncontaminated)
✓ Yard waste (brush and branches up to 8 inches x 4 feet; no plastic bags)
✓ Fluorescent bulbs (up to 4 per month)
✓ Batteries, thermostats, smoke alarms
✓ Food scraps / compost
✓ Metal motorized yard equipment (gas and oil removed)

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

What they do not accept

✕ Tires with metal wheels/rims attached
✕ Motor oil contaminated with other liquids
✕ Plastic bags with yard waste
✕ Brush/branches exceeding 8 inches diameter or 4 feet length
✕ Commercial/business waste
✕ Non-Marlborough residents (permit required)

Fees

  • Recycling-Only permit (annual) — Free
  • Rubbish disposal permit Tier 1 (annual, includes 6 bulk items + 50 trash bags) — $50
  • Rubbish disposal permit Tiers 2-4 (each, additional bulk items) — $100
  • Senior/DAV base permit — Free

Programs & events

  • Yard Waste Drop-Off — Up to 3 visits per week; brush/branches must be free of plastic bags and within size limits.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to use the Marlborough Recycling Facility?

Yes. A valid City of Marlborough Resident Drop-Off Facility Permit is required. If you only want to drop off recyclables, the Recycling-Only permit is free. Rubbish disposal permits start at $50 per year. Permits are issued to the vehicle owner and must be displayed on the vehicle.

Can I drop off an old TV or computer at the Marlborough Recycling Facility?

Yes. Electronics including TVs and computers are accepted as bulk items under the rubbish disposal permit tiers. If you only hold a free Recycling-Only permit, you would need to upgrade to a paid tier to drop off bulk electronics.

What are the tire drop-off rules at the Marlborough Recycling Facility?

Residents may drop off up to 4 tires per year. Tires must have the metal wheels and rims removed, and the tire size must not exceed 20 inches. Tires on rims are not accepted.

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Contact & Location

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Address
860 Boston Post Rd E, Marlborough, MA 01752
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City / State
Marlborough, Massachusetts

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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