Needham Recycling And Transfer Station

Recycling Center in Needham, Massachusetts

📍 1421 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
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About This Location

The Needham Recycling and Transfer Station (RTS) on Central Avenue is the town's drop-off facility for recycling, trash and hard-to-dispose items, open to Needham residents and permitted commercial vehicles only. A current RTS sticker is required to enter, and non-recyclable trash must go in official town trash bags. The site is also home to the volunteer-run Re-Use-It Swap Shop, where residents can leave and take usable household goods for free.

What Needham Recycling and Transfer Station Accepts

✓ Mixed paper, cardboard, glass/metal/plastic containers (Standard curbside-type recyclables)
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Small appliances
✓ Televisions / electronics (Disposal fee applies (see fees))
✓ Tires (Disposal fee applies (see fees))
✓ Motor oil
✓ Latex paint
✓ Propane tanks
✓ Rechargeable and button/automotive batteries
✓ Mercury-containing products
✓ Sharps
✓ Shredded paper
✓ Textiles (clothing, linens, shoes)

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

What they do not accept

Use is limited to Needham residents and permitted commercial vehicles with a current RTS sticker; a full, up-to-date item list is maintained on the town's 'What We Take' page.

Fees

  • Televisions (including flat screens) — $20.00
  • Car tires — $7.50
  • Truck tires — $21.00

Access & restrictions

residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · A current RTS vehicle sticker is required to enter; only Needham residents and permitted commercial vehicles may use the station. Non-recyclable trash must be in official town bags.

Programs & events

  • Re-Use-It Swap Shop

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a sticker to use the Needham Recycling and Transfer Station?

Yes. The RTS is open only to Needham residents and permitted commercial vehicles that display a current RTS sticker. Non-recyclable trash must be placed in official Needham trash bags.

Does the station charge to drop off a TV?

Yes. There is a $20.00 disposal fee for televisions, including flat-screen TVs, per the town's fee schedule.

Is there a fee for tires at the Needham transfer station?

Yes. Car tires are $7.50 each and truck tires are $21.00 each, according to Needham's posted disposal fees.

What is the Re-Use-It Swap Shop?

It is a volunteer-run area at the RTS where residents can leave usable household items and take others for free. You do not have to donate something to take something.

What are the hours of the Needham Recycling and Transfer Station?

It is open Tuesday-Thursday 7 AM-4 PM, Friday 7 AM-12 PM, and Saturday 7 AM-4 PM, and closed Sunday and Monday. Confirm holiday hours with the town before visiting.

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Recycling Centers Near Needham

Contact & Location

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Address
1421 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
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Website
needhamma.gov
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City / State
Needham, Massachusetts

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7 AM-4 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-4 PM
Thursday 7 AM-4 PM
Friday 7 AM-12 PM
Saturday 7 AM-4 PM
Sunday Closed

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