Recycling Centers in Natick, MA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Natick, Massachusetts. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Natick has 3 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Natick: A Local Guide
Natick is a midsize MetroWest town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and its recycling program stands out for the breadth of what the town's own drop-off center accepts. The Natick Recycling Department at 101 West Street — located next to the high school football field — handles a much longer list than most curbside bins: motor oil, latex paint, rigid plastics, scrap metal, appliances, fluorescent and CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, automotive and button batteries, propane tanks (1 lb and 20 lb), mercury-containing thermostats and thermometers, yard waste, and a full reuse shed for books, clothing, shoes, linens, pillows, and plush toys. Access is limited to Natick residents only — bring proof of residency.
The recycling center is open four days a week: Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM. It is closed Monday through Wednesday. Separate from the drop-off center, the town runs weekly curbside single-stream pickup for bins, bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard on the regular trash schedule.
The 327 West Central Street address appears in two listings: 1A Cash for Junk Cars and Central Auto Parts of Natick. Both are vehicle buyers — they purchase unwanted and scrap cars, pay cash, and offer free towing, but do not accept household recyclables. Central Auto Parts operates Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. These services are useful if you have a non-running or junk vehicle to dispose of, but they are entirely separate from the town's recycling program.
For Natick residents who generate hazardous household waste not covered by the regular drop-off schedule, Middlesex County sometimes holds HHW collection events — check the Massachusetts recycling page for current dates. Neighboring MetroWest communities with recycling resources include Framingham, Ashland, Holliston, and Milford.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Natick
What are the hours for the Natick Recycling Center on West Street?
The Natick Recycling Department is open Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM. It is closed Monday through Wednesday. Call (508) 647-6562 to confirm holiday closures.
Does the Natick Recycling Department accept old paint and motor oil?
Yes. The Natick Recycling Center accepts latex paint (at the paint shed) and motor oil (at the motor oil shed) during all open hours. Oil-based paint is not listed as accepted — call ahead at (508) 647-6562 to confirm.
Can non-Natick residents use the recycling center at 101 West St?
No. The Natick Recycling Department is open to Natick residents only. Proof of residency is required at the gate. Non-residents should contact their own town's recycling department or a regional HHW collection event.
What happens to junk cars in Natick — is there a vehicle recycling option?
Yes. Both Central Auto Parts of Natick (508-875-5638, Mon–Fri 9–5) and 1A Cash for Junk Cars (774-245-5695) buy scrap vehicles with free towing. Neither accepts household recyclables — use the town Recycling Department for those.