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About This Location

The Montague Recycling Center and Transfer Station at 11 Sandy Lane takes a wide range of materials for the Town of Montague. Newspaper, cardboard, glass, cans, plastic, grass and leaves, clean used motor oil, compost, scrap metal and textiles are accepted at no charge, while bulky items such as appliances, electronics, furniture, mattresses, brush and demolition debris carry per-item fees. The center is open Wednesday mornings and Saturdays. No household trash, paint or hazardous material is accepted, and payment is by check or money order only (no cash).

What Montague Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Newspaper & mixed paper (No charge)
✓ Cardboard (No charge)
✓ Glass (No charge)
✓ Cans (No charge)
✓ Plastic (No charge)
✓ Grass & leaves (No plastic bags; no charge)
✓ Clean used motor oil (No charge)
✓ Compost (No charge)
✓ Scrap metal (No charge)
✓ Textiles (Via CMRK drop-box)
✓ Appliances (A/C, refrigerators, freezers) (Fee applies)
✓ Electronics (TVs, computers, monitors) (Fee applies)
✓ Furniture (Fee applies)
✓ Mattresses (Fee applies)
✓ Brush (Fee per cubic yard)
✓ Demolition materials ($10 permit required; fee per cubic yard)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Household trash
✕ Paint
✕ Hazardous material

No household trash, paint or hazardous material; household hazardous waste is collected separately at an annual event.

Fees

  • Appliances (A/C units, refrigerators, freezers) — $25 each
  • Electronics (TVs, computers, monitors) — $25 each
  • Furniture (sofas, chairs, bureaus, rugs) — $30 each
  • Mattresses — $35 each ($50 if soiled)
  • Brush — $12 per cubic yard
  • Demolition materials — $60-$80 per cubic yard (plus $10 permit)

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Serves Town of Montague; payment for fee items is by check or money order only, no cash. A $10 permit is required for demolition debris.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection — Hazardous waste is not taken at the center year-round but is collected at an annual event (historically in September).
  • CMRK textile drop-box — Clothing and textiles are collected via an on-site CMRK textile recycling drop-box.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Montague Recycling Center hours?

It is open Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

How much does it cost to drop off a TV or mattress in Montague?

Electronics such as TVs, computers and monitors are $25 each, and mattresses are $35 each ($50 if soiled). Payment is by check or money order only.

What can I recycle for free at the Montague Recycling Center?

Newspaper, cardboard, glass, cans, plastic, grass and leaves, clean used motor oil, compost and scrap metal are all accepted at no charge.

Does Montague accept household trash or hazardous waste?

No household trash, paint or hazardous material is accepted at the center. Household hazardous waste is collected at a separate annual event.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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11 Sandy Ln, Montague, MA 01351
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City / State
Montague, Massachusetts

Opening Hours

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